NASARAWA State Governor Tanko Al-Makura has pledged his support for the aspiration of Senator Ahmed Lawan as the Senate President in the 8th National Assembly.

Al-Makura spoke in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, when he paid condolence visit to the family of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Aisha Mamman Musa, over her death.

Hajiya Musa died at the early hours of Monday morning in her residence in Jos.

Lauding the choice of Lawan for the Senate presidency of the Eighth Assembly, the governor said: “Having Senator Lawan at this point in time to lead the upper chamber of the National Assembly will be the best thing for Nigerian democracy, having being an experienced legislator in the country.

“I have taken a look at the list of the senators that are showing interest in the position of Senate President. But Senator Lawan stands out in the list, and I feel he is the best choice for now. If I am in the Senate, I will support Senator Lawal to be the next Senate President.”

Lawal, who represents Yobe Central, also led Senators Abdullahi Adamu (former governor of Nasarawa State), Solomon Ewuga and many others on condolence visit to the family of the deceased.

The senators prayed God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

He said: “We are together to share with one another in times of happiness and sadness”.

He added: “God Knows why she passed on at this time. We pray for her soul to rest in peace.”

The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, who also condoled with the family, urged them to accept the death of Hajiya Musa in good faith. The First Lady prayed for the repose of her soul.

Hajiya Musa, who died at the age of 85, was survived by 10 children and 50 grand children.

She has been buried according to Islamic rite.

Daughter of the deceased, Aisha Dahiru Ibrahim, described her mother as generous and caring.

She expressed appreciation for the visit, saying the sympathisers have encouraged the family members.