Hajiya Daggash promoted the welfare and interests of the families of officers and men in the three arms of the military.
By Jeffrey Agbo
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Air Marshall Al-Amin Daggash (rtd), a former Chief of Defence Staff on the death of the mother of his children, Binta Daggash.
Thr deceased was a graduate of guidance and counselling and a teacher by training.
As the former president of the Defence Officers Wives Association (DEFOWA), Hajiya Daggash did her best in promoting the welfare and interests of the families of officers and men in the three arms of the military.
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In the condolence message to the retired military chief, his family and the government and people of Borno State, President Buhari said: “In such times of grief, words seldom do justice. She will be remembered for being an amiable, helpful and very selfless person.”
Mrs Daggash left behind her aged mother, seven siblings, five children and eight grandchildren.
Among the siblings are Sule Umar, a Kano-based documentary and film maker and Aisha Yusuf, wife of the publisher of Daily Trust and President, Nigerian Press Organisation, Kabiru Yusuf.
President Buhari joined in prayer for the repose of her soul.
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