Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has died.
The family announced her passing in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
According to Dailytrust, her Janaiza prayer will be held after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque in Abuja. The family prayed for her soul to be granted Aljannah Firdausi and asked friends, associates, and well‑wishers to remember them in prayers during this period of mourning.
Prof. Attahiru Muhammadu Jega is a respected Nigerian academic and administrator, best known for his role as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) between 2010 and 2015.
Attahiru Jega was born on January 11, 1957, in Jega, Kebbi State, Nigeria. He studied political science and earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in the United States.
Before his appointment as INEC Chairman by President Goodluck Jonathan in June 2010, Jega served as Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano.
His tenure at INEC was widely recognised for introducing reforms that strengthened Nigeria’s electoral process.
Prof. Jega, who is widely respected for his service to Nigeria, currently serves as: Co‑Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee (PLRIC) Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Development Pro‑Chancellor of Nasarawa State University Pro‑Chancellor of Usman Danfodio University.
Legacy of Hajiya Hadiza Jega
The late Hajiya Hadiza Jega was known for her dedication to education and community development, particularly across northern Nigeria. Her contributions earned her admiration and respect from many communities.
