Kaduna FTAN Commiserates, As Yilwatda Family Lay Mother To Rest

By; ABDULWAHEED OLAYINKA ADUBI, Kaduna

The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has expressed sympathy to the family of Prof.Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as they laid their mother to rest today.

The Kaduna State Coordinator of FTAN, Tobi Bernard Thomas, expressed deep sorrow over the demise of late Mrs. Lydia Yilwatda who died at the age of 83 on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Jos University Teaching Hospital.

FTAN, in a statement issued and made available to the newsmen on Saturday, noted that losing a mother is one of life’s most profound sorrows.

” As you mark the final burial rites of your beloved mother today, the entire FTAN family across the country want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you,” Thomas explained.

Thomas in the statement, described the late Lyndia Yilwatda as distinguished personality and patriot who in her little way contributed immensely to national development while alive.

FTAN state coordinator further said that the deceased whose life was defined by discipline, integrity was equally committed to the unity and progress of Nigeria.

He extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased and her entire family and the loved one she left behind.

This is just as he prayed God to grant the entire family of Yilwatda the fortitude to bear the loss and may their mother’s soul rest in perfect peace.

Our reporter reports that among notable sons the deceased left behind is, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).