Hajiya Hauwa Kulu Muhammadu Jega, the mother of former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has been reported dead.

She died on Friday night in Abuja, following a brief illness.

The family has announced that funeral prayers will be held at the National Mosque in Abuja, today, Saturday at 1:30 pm. She will be laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, immediately after the prayers.

Hajiya Hauwa is survived by a large and accomplished family, including notable personalities such as Malam Mahmud Jega, a respected journalist and columnist, and Alhaji Abbas Jega, a former Executive Director of AMCON.