Babangida, Shettima, Atiku, Fintiri, Obaigbena, others mourn Dodo’s mother

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Adamawa state governor, Umaru Fintiri,  and Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY/ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, have condoled with legal icon, Damian Dodo, SAN, over the death of his mother, Mrs. Veronica Rabi Dodo.

Mrs Dodo died Wednesday, aged 81. She was born on November 29, 1944.

Other prominent Nigerians, who commiserated with the Dodo family include former Senate President David Mark, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama,  Cardinal John Onaiyekan,  former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed,  former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Abubakar and Nasarawa state deputy governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe.

Several dignitaries visited the family’s Maitama residence in Abuja, while others sent condolence messages or reached out by telephone.

Shettima prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and strength for the family, while Atiku said he had visited to condole with Dodo over the “irreparable loss” of his mother.

Mark simply prayed: “Rest in peace, Mama,” while Wike expressed faith that the deceased would be resting in the bosom of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Dogara described Mrs. Dodo as a woman who made significant contributions to the church and humanity.

Archbishop Kaigama recalled her as a “great pillar of support” during his years as a parish priest in Wukari, Taraba state.

Cardinal Onaiyekan described her life as one marked by perseverance and faith, saying she had “run a good race, fought the good fight and kept the faith.”