The Janazah prayer for Aisha Baba Lawal, daughter of the Nigerian Bar Association Kaduna Branch Chairman, Barrister Baba Lawal, is scheduled to take place on Friday afternoon following prayers at the Sultan Bello Mosque located in Unguwan Sarki.
Aisha passed away on Thursday evening after battling a brief illness. At the time of her passing, she was a 100-level student pursuing a degree in Mass Communication at Kaduna State University. She is survived by her parents and siblings.
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In an official statement released by the association's Publicity Secretary, Barrister Sani Shehu Idris, the legal body expressed deep sorrow upon learning of the young student's death.
"On behalf of the Executive Committee and the entire members of the Branch, we extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to our Chairman and the entire family over this painful and irreparable loss," the statement conveyed.
The association emphasized that losing a child represents one of the most agonizing griefs a parent can experience. Members of the Kaduna chapter reiterated their unwavering support for their leader and his grieving household during this challenging period.
Prayers and final rites
Barrister Idris mentioned that the legal community is earnestly praying for divine comfort, fortitude, and patience for the bereaved family to withstand the heavy burden of the tragedy.
"We pray that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, forgives Aisha’s shortcomings, grants her Al-Jannatul Firdaus, illuminates and widens her grave, and makes her resting place a garden of Paradise," the statement concluded.