Tributes Flow as Lere APC Chairman Shekarau Mourns Elder Sister Maryam After Protracted Illness

By Tgnews Reporter

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman of Lere Local Government in Kaduna State, Hon. Jonathan Shekarau Uchissa, popularly known as Ba’are, is currently in the Federal Capital Territory mourning the passing of his beloved elder sister, Maryam Shekarau.

Maryam, who died at the age of 67 after a protracted illness, was laid to rest in Abuja on Tuesday, with family members and political associates gathered to pay their final respects.

Ba’are was joined at the burial by his siblings, including former Kaduna State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Joshua Shekarau, Mr. Amos Shekarau, and Maryam’s daughter, Bethel, among many others.

A devout Christian and ardent member of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Abuja, Maryam was remembered during the service as a woman who lived a life of total dedication to God. Church elders described her as “a mother to all” in the ministry, noting her selfless service and unwavering commitment to the faith.

In a moving tribute, Elder Timothy Jacob of the Deeper Life Ministry said Maryam “died empty and lived a fulfilled life,” a phrase that captured the essence of her legacy of love, service, and spiritual devotion.

Speaking amid the outpouring of condolences, Hon. Jonathan Shekarau described his late sister as “a true mother and friend” whose memory he would cherish for the rest of his life. Political associates who visited the family in Abuja joined him in mourning, offering words of comfort and solidarity during this difficult time.

The news of Maryam Shekarau’s passing has drawn heartfelt messages from across Kaduna State and beyond, with many describing her as a quiet but powerful pillar of faith whose impact extended far beyond her immediate family.