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Shehu Shagari begins
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On December 29, 20182:47 pmIn News0 Comments
The body of Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s Second Republic President
has left the National Hospital Abuja for Sokoto.
The former leader who had received an avalanche of tributes from
political foes and friends will be buried today in Shagari village in
Sokoto state.
He died on Friday at the hospital at the age of 93.
Remains of Alhaji Shehu Shagari leaving the National Hospital to the
airport in Abuja. Photo: Jones Bamidele
Captain Bala Shagari and his son Bello Shagari at the National Hospital
in Abuja
President and Founder of The Albino Foundation, Mr Jake Ekpelle (R)
condoling with retired Capt. Muhammad Bala Shagari (L), the first son of
the First Executive President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, at the
National Hospital in Abuja on Saturday
mong the late tributes today was that of Governor Mohammed Badaru of
Jigawa, who said Shagari’s selfless service to the nation was
exceptional.
Badaru, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) through his
Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Alhaji Bello Zaki, said the
country has missed an elder statesman.
“ He served this country as a classroom teacher, a legislator, a
minister and at the exalted position of the President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
“ Apart from this rare feat, Shagari served the traditional institution
as the Turakin Sokoto, Ochiebuzo of Ogbaland, the Ezediale of Aboucha
and the Baba Korede of Ado Ekiti,” the governor said.
Badaru commiserated with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar,
President Mohammadu Buhari, the immediate family of the deceased and all
Nigerians.
Shagari was the President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983 under the defunct
National Party of Nigeria.
Shehu Shagari’s death, a fatal blow – Fayose
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State showered encomium on the
former President in Second Republic, late Shehu Shagari saying he lived a
fulfilled live free of blemish during his lifetime.
Masari in a condolence message made available to newsmen by his Senior
Special Assistant on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi said Shagari until
his death was one of the leading conscience of the nation.
The Governor said the death of the former President is devastating
coming at a time when the nation, buffeted by multifaceted challenges,
requires his wise counsel.
According to him, “Nigeria has lost one of its last standing great
statesmen.
“the late leader is one of the leading conscience of the nation, who
lived an exemplary life defined by uncommon simplicity, in the tradition
of the late Premier of the North and Sardaunan Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu
Bello.
“Former President Shehu Shagari was a rare gem, and his death has
created a wide leadership chasm that may take a long time to fill.
“His death is particularly devastating coming at a time when our nation,
buffeted by multifaceted challenges, requires his wise counsel,” Masari
said.
Extending condolences to President Muhammadu on behalf of himself, the
government and people of Katsina state, Governor Masari called on
Nigerians to borrow a leaf from the deceased and lead a simple life
devoted to the service of the people in whatever station they find
themselves.
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, commiserating with the
government and people of Sokoto State, the Sokoto Caliphate and family
of the first executive President of the Country, Alhaji Shehu Shagari,
on the passing of the ex-President on Friday said late Shagari earned
greater respect as an elder statesman because of his simple life style,
which endeared him to many.
Dr Fayemi, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka
Oyebode, described Alhaji Shagari as a man of peace, who lived an
exemplary simple life style.
The Ekiti State Governor said Shagari, through the various positions he
held since 1951 when he became the Secretary of the Northern People’s
Congress in Sokoto, till his presidency between 1979 and 1983, played
very significant roles in the socio-political growth and development of
Nigeria.
Dr Fayemi said the late Shagari was a true example of a leader who loved
peace and pursued it with all his might. “Until he breathed his last
continued to render invaluable support to successive administrations at
the various levels of government in the country”.
He said the late Shagari earned greater respect as an elder statesman
because of his simple life style, which endeared him to many.
“We shall miss this great and amiable leader, who abhorred politics of
bitterness.
“ I convey the condolences of my family, the good people of Ekiti State
to the Shagari family, the Sokoto caliphate, the government and people
of Sokoto State for the passing and pray that Almighty Allah grant him
Aljannah firdous”.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/shehu-shagari-begins-the-last-journey-home/
Shehu Shagari begins
last journey home
On December 29, 20182:47 pmIn News0 Comments
The body of Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s Second Republic President
has left the National Hospital Abuja for Sokoto.
The former leader who had received an avalanche of tributes from
political foes and friends will be buried today in Shagari village in
Sokoto state.
He died on Friday at the hospital at the age of 93.
Remains of Alhaji Shehu Shagari leaving the National Hospital to the
airport in Abuja. Photo: Jones Bamidele
Captain Bala Shagari and his son Bello Shagari at the National Hospital
in Abuja
President and Founder of The Albino Foundation, Mr Jake Ekpelle (R)
condoling with retired Capt. Muhammad Bala Shagari (L), the first son of
the First Executive President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, at the
National Hospital in Abuja on Saturday
mong the late tributes today was that of Governor Mohammed Badaru of
Jigawa, who said Shagari’s selfless service to the nation was
exceptional.
Badaru, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) through his
Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Alhaji Bello Zaki, said the
country has missed an elder statesman.
“ He served this country as a classroom teacher, a legislator, a
minister and at the exalted position of the President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
“ Apart from this rare feat, Shagari served the traditional institution
as the Turakin Sokoto, Ochiebuzo of Ogbaland, the Ezediale of Aboucha
and the Baba Korede of Ado Ekiti,” the governor said.
Badaru commiserated with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar,
President Mohammadu Buhari, the immediate family of the deceased and all
Nigerians.
Shagari was the President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983 under the defunct
National Party of Nigeria.
Shehu Shagari’s death, a fatal blow – Fayose
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State showered encomium on the
former President in Second Republic, late Shehu Shagari saying he lived a
fulfilled live free of blemish during his lifetime.
Masari in a condolence message made available to newsmen by his Senior
Special Assistant on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi said Shagari until
his death was one of the leading conscience of the nation.
The Governor said the death of the former President is devastating
coming at a time when the nation, buffeted by multifaceted challenges,
requires his wise counsel.
According to him, “Nigeria has lost one of its last standing great
statesmen.
“the late leader is one of the leading conscience of the nation, who
lived an exemplary life defined by uncommon simplicity, in the tradition
of the late Premier of the North and Sardaunan Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu
Bello.
“Former President Shehu Shagari was a rare gem, and his death has
created a wide leadership chasm that may take a long time to fill.
“His death is particularly devastating coming at a time when our nation,
buffeted by multifaceted challenges, requires his wise counsel,” Masari
said.
Extending condolences to President Muhammadu on behalf of himself, the
government and people of Katsina state, Governor Masari called on
Nigerians to borrow a leaf from the deceased and lead a simple life
devoted to the service of the people in whatever station they find
themselves.
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, commiserating with the
government and people of Sokoto State, the Sokoto Caliphate and family
of the first executive President of the Country, Alhaji Shehu Shagari,
on the passing of the ex-President on Friday said late Shagari earned
greater respect as an elder statesman because of his simple life style,
which endeared him to many.
Dr Fayemi, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka
Oyebode, described Alhaji Shagari as a man of peace, who lived an
exemplary simple life style.
The Ekiti State Governor said Shagari, through the various positions he
held since 1951 when he became the Secretary of the Northern People’s
Congress in Sokoto, till his presidency between 1979 and 1983, played
very significant roles in the socio-political growth and development of
Nigeria.
Dr Fayemi said the late Shagari was a true example of a leader who loved
peace and pursued it with all his might. “Until he breathed his last
continued to render invaluable support to successive administrations at
the various levels of government in the country”.
He said the late Shagari earned greater respect as an elder statesman
because of his simple life style, which endeared him to many.
“We shall miss this great and amiable leader, who abhorred politics of
bitterness.
“ I convey the condolences of my family, the good people of Ekiti State
to the Shagari family, the Sokoto caliphate, the government and people
of Sokoto State for the passing and pray that Almighty Allah grant him
Aljannah firdous”.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/shehu-shagari-begins-the-last-journey-home/
Shehu Shagari begins
last journey home
On December 29, 20182:47 pmIn News0 Comments
The body of Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s Second Republic President
has left the National Hospital Abuja for Sokoto.
The former leader who had received an avalanche of tributes from
political foes and friends will be buried today in Shagari village in
Sokoto state.
He died on Friday at the hospital at the age of 93.
Remains of Alhaji Shehu Shagari leaving the National Hospital to the
airport in Abuja. Photo: Jones Bamidele
Captain Bala Shagari and his son Bello Shagari at the National Hospital
in Abuja
President and Founder of The Albino Foundation, Mr Jake Ekpelle (R)
condoling with retired Capt. Muhammad Bala Shagari (L), the first son of
the First Executive President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, at the
National Hospital in Abuja on Saturday
mong the late tributes today was that of Governor Mohammed Badaru of
Jigawa, who said Shagari’s selfless service to the nation was
exceptional.
Badaru, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) through his
Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Alhaji Bello Zaki, said the
country has missed an elder statesman.
“ He served this country as a classroom teacher, a legislator, a
minister and at the exalted position of the President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
“ Apart from this rare feat, Shagari served the traditional institution
as the Turakin Sokoto, Ochiebuzo of Ogbaland, the Ezediale of Aboucha
and the Baba Korede of Ado Ekiti,” the governor said.
Badaru commiserated with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar,
President Mohammadu Buhari, the immediate family of the deceased and all
Nigerians.
Shagari was the President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983 under the defunct
National Party of Nigeria.
Shehu Shagari’s death, a fatal blow – Fayose
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State showered encomium on the
former President in Second Republic, late Shehu Shagari saying he lived a
fulfilled live free of blemish during his lifetime.
Masari in a condolence message made available to newsmen by his Senior
Special Assistant on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi said Shagari until
his death was one of the leading conscience of the nation.
The Governor said the death of the former President is devastating
coming at a time when the nation, buffeted by multifaceted challenges,
requires his wise counsel.
According to him, “Nigeria has lost one of its last standing great
statesmen.
“the late leader is one of the leading conscience of the nation, who
lived an exemplary life defined by uncommon simplicity, in the tradition
of the late Premier of the North and Sardaunan Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu
Bello.
“Former President Shehu Shagari was a rare gem, and his death has
created a wide leadership chasm that may take a long time to fill.
“His death is particularly devastating coming at a time when our nation,
buffeted by multifaceted challenges, requires his wise counsel,” Masari
said.
Extending condolences to President Muhammadu on behalf of himself, the
government and people of Katsina state, Governor Masari called on
Nigerians to borrow a leaf from the deceased and lead a simple life
devoted to the service of the people in whatever station they find
themselves.
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, commiserating with the
government and people of Sokoto State, the Sokoto Caliphate and family
of the first executive President of the Country, Alhaji Shehu Shagari,
on the passing of the ex-President on Friday said late Shagari earned
greater respect as an elder statesman because of his simple life style,
which endeared him to many.
Dr Fayemi, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka
Oyebode, described Alhaji Shagari as a man of peace, who lived an
exemplary simple life style.
The Ekiti State Governor said Shagari, through the various positions he
held since 1951 when he became the Secretary of the Northern People’s
Congress in Sokoto, till his presidency between 1979 and 1983, played
very significant roles in the socio-political growth and development of
Nigeria.
Dr Fayemi said the late Shagari was a true example of a leader who loved
peace and pursued it with all his might. “Until he breathed his last
continued to render invaluable support to successive administrations at
the various levels of government in the country”.
He said the late Shagari earned greater respect as an elder statesman
because of his simple life style, which endeared him to many.
“We shall miss this great and amiable leader, who abhorred politics of
bitterness.
“ I convey the condolences of my family, the good people of Ekiti State
to the Shagari family, the Sokoto caliphate, the government and people
of Sokoto State for the passing and pray that Almighty Allah grant him
Aljannah firdous”.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/shehu-shagari-begins-the-last-journey-home/
Shehu Shagari begins
last journey home
On December 29, 20182:47 pmIn News0 Comments
The body of Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s Second Republic President
has left the National Hospital Abuja for Sokoto.
The former leader who had received an avalanche of tributes from
political foes and friends will be buried today in Shagari village in
Sokoto state.
He died on Friday at the hospital at the age of 93.
Remains of Alhaji Shehu Shagari leaving the National Hospital to the
airport in Abuja. Photo: Jones Bamidele
Captain Bala Shagari and his son Bello Shagari at the National Hospital
in Abuja
President and Founder of The Albino Foundation, Mr Jake Ekpelle (R)
condoling with retired Capt. Muhammad Bala Shagari (L), the first son of
the First Executive President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, at the
National Hospital in Abuja on Saturday
mong the late tributes today was that of Governor Mohammed Badaru of
Jigawa, who said Shagari’s selfless service to the nation was
exceptional.
Badaru, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) through his
Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Alhaji Bello Zaki, said the
country has missed an elder statesman.
“ He served this country as a classroom teacher, a legislator, a
minister and at the exalted position of the President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
“ Apart from this rare feat, Shagari served the traditional institution
as the Turakin Sokoto, Ochiebuzo of Ogbaland, the Ezediale of Aboucha
and the Baba Korede of Ado Ekiti,” the governor said.
Badaru commiserated with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar,
President Mohammadu Buhari, the immediate family of the deceased and all
Nigerians.
Shagari was the President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983 under the defunct
National Party of Nigeria.
Shehu Shagari’s death, a fatal blow – Fayose
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State showered encomium on the
former President in Second Republic, late Shehu Shagari saying he lived a
fulfilled live free of blemish during his lifetime.
Masari in a condolence message made available to newsmen by his Senior
Special Assistant on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi said Shagari until
his death was one of the leading conscience of the nation.
The Governor said the death of the former President is devastating
coming at a time when the nation, buffeted by multifaceted challenges,
requires his wise counsel.
According to him, “Nigeria has lost one of its last standing great
statesmen.
“the late leader is one of the leading conscience of the nation, who
lived an exemplary life defined by uncommon simplicity, in the tradition
of the late Premier of the North and Sardaunan Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu
Bello.
“Former President Shehu Shagari was a rare gem, and his death has
created a wide leadership chasm that may take a long time to fill.
“His death is particularly devastating coming at a time when our nation,
buffeted by multifaceted challenges, requires his wise counsel,” Masari
said.
Extending condolences to President Muhammadu on behalf of himself, the
government and people of Katsina state, Governor Masari called on
Nigerians to borrow a leaf from the deceased and lead a simple life
devoted to the service of the people in whatever station they find
themselves.
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, commiserating with the
government and people of Sokoto State, the Sokoto Caliphate and family
of the first executive President of the Country, Alhaji Shehu Shagari,
on the passing of the ex-President on Friday said late Shagari earned
greater respect as an elder statesman because of his simple life style,
which endeared him to many.
Dr Fayemi, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka
Oyebode, described Alhaji Shagari as a man of peace, who lived an
exemplary simple life style.
The Ekiti State Governor said Shagari, through the various positions he
held since 1951 when he became the Secretary of the Northern People’s
Congress in Sokoto, till his presidency between 1979 and 1983, played
very significant roles in the socio-political growth and development of
Nigeria.
Dr Fayemi said the late Shagari was a true example of a leader who loved
peace and pursued it with all his might. “Until he breathed his last
continued to render invaluable support to successive administrations at
the various levels of government in the country”.
He said the late Shagari earned greater respect as an elder statesman
because of his simple life style, which endeared him to many.
“We shall miss this great and amiable leader, who abhorred politics of
bitterness.
“ I convey the condolences of my family, the good people of Ekiti State
to the Shagari family, the Sokoto caliphate, the government and people
of Sokoto State for the passing and pray that Almighty Allah grant him
Aljannah firdous”.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/shehu-shagari-begins-the-last-journey-home/