Various top government functionaries have expressed their condolences to the family of late ex-President Shehu Shagari, who died at the National Hospital Abuja on Friday, aged 93.
Taking to his verified Twitter handle on Friday, Senate President Bukola Saraki had tweeted:
“My family and I join the entire nation to mourn the passing of former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who led our nation during the Second Republic.”
“President Shagari, was a quintessential public servant; having served in seven cabinet positions and as a legislator. He dedicated his best years in the service of our nation and its people. May Allah grant him a place among the righteous ones in Aljannah Firdaus.”
On his own, the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, had tweeted: “I regret to Announce the death of former President Shehu Shagari who just passed away at National Hospital Abuja. May his Soul Rest in Peace.”
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