
President Bola Tinubu is expected to visit Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday for the funeral of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe.
The President’s itinerary was disclosed in a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja.
According to the statement, President Tinubu will depart Lagos for Jos to attend the funeral prayers in honour of the late matriarch, after which he will meet with Church leaders from across Northern Nigeria at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) headquarters in Jos.
He is expected to return to Lagos later in the day after the engagements.
Tinubu had earlier commiserated with Professor Yilwatda over his mother’s demise at the age of 83, describing her as a woman of faith and virtue who dedicated her life to service and community development.
“Mama Lydia lived an exemplary life defined by faith, compassion, and devotion to her community. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations,” the President had said in his condolence message.
He urged the APC National Chairman to take solace in the enduring impact of his mother’s life and to see her passing as the fulfilment of divine will.
President Tinubu also prayed for the repose of her soul and for divine strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss.