Burial
By Mohammed Ahmed Kaigama
Bauchi, May 4, 2018 (NAN) The remains of Mrs Joanna Leman, the mother of the National Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Shuaibu Leman were buried in Bauchi on Friday.
Mrs Leman, who died at 76 in Bauchi, was buried at the Christian Cemetery, Yelwa in Bauchi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rev. Nuhu Ubale, presided over the burial ceremony.
Citing Psalm 90:1- 12, Ubale said, ‘‘Our life is like a vapour, diminished within a short period of time.
‘‘Every soul will die; always remember anytime we will answer call of Almighty.”
The late Mama Joanna was born on Jan. 9, 1942 to the family of Mr and Mrs Pen Sudan and died on Thursday, April 26.
She left behind 12 children among who are: Shuaibu and Hajara Leman, NAN Correspondent in Gombe State.
The deceased also left behind 17 grand children and five siblings.
Dignitaries at the burial ceremony were past NUJ President, who is also the present Kano State Commissioner for Information, Mal.Mohammed Garba; former President, Nigerian Guild of Editors,(NGE) Halilu Dantiye.
Others were: NUJ Deputy President, Mukthar Gidado, former NAWOJ President Asabe Baba; Zonal Vice-President Aisha Mustapha; NUJ Bauchi State Council Chairman, Ibrahim Mallamgoje and representatives of NUJ across the 36 states and FCT.
In his remark, Leman said his mother lived exemplary life worthy of emulation.
“Your demise left a vacuum that can hardly be filled in our life, we shall always remember your love and care,” he said.
He expressed appreciation to sympathisers for their kindness and supports to the family since April 26.
Leman prayed God to reward them abundantly and grant them journey mercies back to their respective destinations. (NAN)
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Edited by Mustapha Lamidi/Dada Ahmed