The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has laid her mother, Hajiya Fatima Binta Ladi Musa Musawa, to rest following her passing on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after a brief illness.
In a statement signed by Dr. Nneka Ikem Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister, the family announced that Hajiya Fatima, who was born on August 15, 1955, in Gusau, Zamfara State, was widely admired for her unwavering faith, humility, compassion and devotion to her family and community.
In a heartfelt tribute titled “My Dearest Mum,” Minister Hannatu Musawa wrote, “As I sit here writing what will be the hardest article I have ever written, I want to tell you Mom just how much your dedication has been appreciated by your family. I would want the world to know how much of a good mother you have been and I would want the strong bond between you and your children to serve as an inspiration to all. I’m writing these words with the hope that it would be worthy of you.”
In accordance with Islamic rites, the Jana’iza (funeral) prayer was held at the National Mosque, Abuja, after which she was interred at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja.
The Minister, the Musawa family, and the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy expressed profound appreciation to the Federal Government, colleagues, stakeholders in the creative and cultural sectors, friends and well-wishers for their prayers, condolences and overwhelming support during this period of bereavement.
She is survived by six children, including the Minister of Art,, Hannatu Musa Musawa; Commissioner for Special Duties in Katsina State, Zainab Musawa; and Special Assistant to the President, Hajiya Hadiza Ali, among other family members.
