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Neptune Prime Publisher, Hassan Gimba, Loses Mother Aged 85
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Neptune Prime Publisher, Hassan Gimba, loses mother aged 85
Barrister Suleiman Hassan Gimba, confirmed the sad news on his Facebook page, stating that the funeral prayer would be held around 4:00 pm at the Emir of Fika Palace.
By Adamu Fatima
Hajiya Hafsat Gimba Ahmed, mother of Dr Hassan Gimba, Publisher/CEO of Neptune Prime, has passed away.
Hajiya Hafsat passed on at the age of 85 on Monday at Potiskum Specialist Hospital, Yobe State where she was receiving medical attention.
Late Hajiya with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
He said Hajiya Hafsat fell ill on Sunday night, received medical attention, and peacefully passed on.
Late Hajiya Hafsat is survived by nine children including Gadaza, Dr. Hassan Gimba, Publisher/CEO of Neptune Prime Network Limited; Hussaini Gimba, Gambo, Zainab, retired Airforce Nurse; Ba’aba Gimba, lecturer with CAMTECH Potiskum; Magistrate Hadiza, wife to His Royal Highness Emir of Fika, Muhammad Abali ibn Muhammadu Idriss; Hasiya Gimba, lecturer with Federal College of Education, Potiskum, and Yani.
She is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren and 77 grandchildren among which is Barrister Suleiman Hassan Gimba.