The wife of the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has delivered a moving tribute to her husband, honouring his life, faith, and dedication to service during the state funeral held on Friday, August 15.
Dr. Muhammed was among eight patriots who lost their lives in the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.
In her emotional address, Hadiatu described her husband as “a gift to all who knew him” — a man defined by kindness, patience, and unwavering love.
“For almost a decade, I had the privilege of walking through life by his side. Together, we raised our beautiful children, and in every step of that journey, he showed me what it means to be kind, patient, and full of love,” she recalled.
She spoke of his deep faith, integrity, and dependability, sharing a personal moment that reflected his devotion to national duty.
During an emergency, he once told her, “My dear, the president has called me” — a reminder that she shared him not only with their family but also with the nation.
Beyond his public role, Hadiatu remembered him as a loving father — one who found joy in simple moments, like his daughters playfully combing his bald head and laughing with him.
“In those moments, he was not the Minister of State, but simply a dad,” she noted warmly.
She praised his humour, generosity, and selflessness, saying he always put others before himself and worked tirelessly, not for recognition, but from a genuine desire to serve.
“Muhammed’s life was a blessing to us, and his memory will forever be a treasure. May Allah grant you Jannatul Firdaus and eternal peace. We love you, we miss you, and we will carry your light with us always,” she concluded.
Read the full tribute below:
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. God is Great, God is Great, God is Great. Praise be to Allah, the cherisher and the sustainer of the worlds. ‘To Allah We belong, and to Him is our return.
“For almost a decade, I had the privilege of walking through life by his side. Together, we raised our beautiful children, and in every step of that journey, he showed me and everyone around him what it means to be kind, patient, and full of love.”
“Mohamed was more than a husband and father; he was a man of deep faith. God-fearing and humble, he lived his life with integrity, always choosing the right path, even when it was not the easy one.
“He was trustworthy and dependable, the kind of person you could call at any hour, knowing he would answer.”
“I remember once, an incident on the road. Of course, he was the first person I called. He picked up right away, and I told him my situation, expecting him to come rushing to my rescue.
“He listened patiently, sympathised, and then said, ‘Ah… my dear, the president has called me.’ In that moment, I realised I wasn’t just sharing my husband with friends, family, or the community. I was sharing him with the President of Ghana as well!!”
“His daughters would comb his hair or perhaps I should say his head… because he had no hair to comb. He loved to play horse with the children; these were the moments I smiled because then he was not wearing the hat of a Minister of State but that of a dad.”
His humour, generosity, and commitment to others were at the heart of her farewell.
“He had a wonderful sense of humour that could light up a room, and a heart that was always ready to help. More often than not, he put others before himself.
“Hard-working and determined, he gave his best in everything he did, not for recognition, but because it was in his nature to serve and to care.”
She closed her tribute with words of love and prayer.
“Mohammed’s life was a blessing to us, and his memory will forever be a treasure. He has left us far too soon, but his love, his laughter, and his example will live on in our children, in our hearts, and in the countless lives he touched.
“Rest well, my husband. May Allah grant you Jannatul Firdaus and surround you with eternal peace. We love you, we miss you, and we will carry your light with us always. Inshah Allah. Daddy, we love and miss you so much. Forever in our hearts.”
Source: Adomonline
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