Hajia Dada Yar’Adua, the matriach of the Yar’Adua family, who was married to Musa Yar’Adua, a former Minister.
Shehu Musa Yaradua, Her son was the Former Vice President 1979-1981. Umaru Musa Yaradua, her other son, was also the Governor of Katsina State 1999-2007, and he later became the President of Nigeria 2007-2009 until his death. Alh. Murtala Shehu Yaradua, Her grandson was a fomer serving Minister between 2009-2011.
Three of her granddaughters were wives of former Governors of three different states in Nigeria.