The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has lost her mother, Hajiya Fatima Binta Ladi Musa Musawa, following a brief illness.
The death of the minister’s mother was announced in a statement on Saturday, June 13, by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze.
According to the statement, “Hajiya Fatima Binta Ladi Musa Musawa passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on August 15, 1955 in Gusau, Zamfara State. Hajiya Fatima was widely respected for her faith, humility, and devotion to family.”
In line with Islamic rites, funeral prayers were held at the National Mosque Abuja on Saturday before her remains were laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery.
