Nigerians have begun to pay tribute to former president, Shehu Shagari, who died at the age of 93 on Friday.
Politicians, notable people and his well-wishers paid loving tribute to the nonagenarian who served as the first and only President of Nigeria’s Second Republic after the handover of power by General Olusegun Obasanjo’s military government.
Shagari also served seven times in a ministerial or cabinet post as a federal minister and federal commissioner from 1958–1975.
His grandson, Bello Shagari, said his grandfather died after a brief illness at the National Hospital, Abuja.
He wrote;
“I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who died right now after brief illness at the National hospital, Abuja.”
Many paid glowing tributes to the former president who also served seven times in a ministerial or cabinet post as a federal minister and federal commissioner from 1958–1975.
Shagari was made the Turaki of the Fula Sokoto Caliphate in 1962 by the Sultan of Sokoto Siddiq Abubakar III. Turaki means an officer at court, in this case referring to the sultan’s court at the palace of Sokoto.
In addition, he also holds the chieftaincy titles of the Ochiebuzo of Ogbaland, the Ezediale of Aboucha and the Baba Korede of Ado Ekiti.
He worked as a teacher for a brief period before entering politics in 1951 and in 1954 was elected to the federal House of Representatives. At 93, he died on 28th December 2018.
See some comments:
RIP shehu shagari your legacy lives on
— Munir Yakubu (@_MackerTee) December 28, 2018
I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who died right now after brief illness at the National hospital, Abuja.
— Bello Shagari (@Belshagy) December 28, 2018
If we don’t leave gud legacy behind #WetinYouGainThisYear 1st Nigeria democratically elected civilian president alhaji shehu shagari is dead, he died at 93.may almighty Allah grants d leader aljana firdous. Funny enough it was present president that took over 4rm his government pic.twitter.com/xjZLyCTb7A
— AMID HUMBLE ¤ (@amid_temitayo) December 28, 2018
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. pic.twitter.com/D9GR8vpkbT
— Aminu W. Tambuwal (@AWTambuwal) December 28, 2018
BREAKING: Former President Shehu Shagari Is Dead
Una don hear the latest,them say former president WA e name be Shehu Shagari Just die few minutes ago. Click link now make you see the cause of e death and the age wa e take die..https://t.co/gdmk66x1PH pic.twitter.com/wYwhCyBuFv
— Catalyst (@Catalys59669867) December 28, 2018
His Excellency, Alhaji Shehu Shagari was a true democrat and an astute politician who lived exemplary life. May his soul rest in peace and may God memory be honoured by all lovers of Nigeria by deliberately deepening democracy in Nigeria. https://t.co/uYqWLk8Rzs
— Young Friends of Atiku (@OfAtiku) December 28, 2018
Great man, humble,non effusive and imbibed of moral fortitude.May his departed soul find https://t.co/PdkxjFRuca time I visit my dad I will post pic of his visit to our country home in the late ’80s
— Dalighieri (@bunmola2010) December 28, 2018
President Shagari Dies
I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who died right now after brief illness at the National hospital, Abuja- Bello Shagari
— Hassan Mohammed Musa (@Mohammedhmusa) December 28, 2018
Ex president, Shehu Shagari died some minutes ago, at the National Hospital Abuja, after a brief illness. He was an absolute gentleman, A man of good moral standing. May his body, mind and soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.
— PEREZ (@__perez94) December 28, 2018
BREAKING: Shehu Shagari is dead. Aged 93. RIP.
Ex-President Shehu Shagari was toppled in the coup of 1983 which produced Buhari as head of state. That was the beginning of 16 years of Nigeria’s decline in the 80s to 1999 when PDP restored democracy! pic.twitter.com/kksfREMkHf
— ThankGod Ukachukwu (@kcnaija) December 28, 2018
RIP Shehu Shagari. Sadly the man who overthrew your government is still tormenting us
— EDWARD Israel-Ayide (@wildeyeq) December 28, 2018
OMG ?we saw him few hours back. My friend here @DrFaisal3345 was part of his managing team, was having few patients today and accompanied him to help with some of his patient, and Shehu shagari happened to be one of the patient. Allah yayi masa rahama https://t.co/VHlTcTqsk1
— Shuaib✘ (@dr_sshuaib) December 28, 2018
Innallilahi wainnailahi rajiuun. I just received the sad news of the passing away my Grandfather, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. Please say a prayer for him. pic.twitter.com/4m0AW3vf8o
— Aliyu. (@Aliyushagari_) December 28, 2018
Former Nigerian president Alhaji shehu shagari has just passed away may Allah SWT forgive him??
— Amb Abbas Abdurrasheed (@amb_abbas) December 28, 2018
Inalil lahi wa inna illahi raji’un. We just lost our former president, shehu shagari to the cold hands of death. May Allah forgive his short coming and make aljannatul firdaus his final abode. pic.twitter.com/erHnPcGMEs
— Ali Galadanci (@galadanci9) December 28, 2018
Former Head of State, Alh. Shehu Shagari has died right now. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Ameen. @Belshagy
— Usman Sani. (@ussy1_official) December 28, 2018
May his soul rest in peace. #Shehu #Shagari was a true elder statesman. The #NPN veteran https://t.co/OvDz4t1NIe
— Mike Awoleye (@OMAwoleye) December 28, 2018
Now that Shehu Shagari is dead, can you please not tell us he was a model statesman.
He wasnt
He wasntLet’s respect ourselves for once
— Hassan Khan (@thehassanian) December 28, 2018
Shehu Shagari Dies At 93 via @AledehLive https://t.co/eSK3FfP8av
— Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) December 28, 2018
I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, Former President of Nigeria H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who died right now after brief illness at the National hospital, Abuja".#Insidearewa pic.twitter.com/wimCM22b82
— Bulama Muh'd Bukar (@BMB1_Official) December 28, 2018
My sincere condolence to the President of the @NYCN_Hq, HE Alhaji Bello Shagari (@Belshagy) over the dead of his grand father, HE Shehu Shagari, GCFR. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannah!! pic.twitter.com/ybRGbGnbEI
— Sani Musa Ibrahim (@saniiiy_) December 28, 2018
Rest in Jannatul Firdaus Alhaji Shehu Shagari. Allah ya gafarta maka, ameen!
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) December 28, 2018
Alhaji Shehu Shagari, President during the Second Republic, has passed on.
He was aged 93. pic.twitter.com/NK68c3lvUr
— Tolulope Olorundero (@ToluComms) December 28, 2018
Before Buhari took over power, the then president Alhaji Shehu Shagari's government was one of the most corrupt administration, the government was known for "Extreme corruption" , waste of resources and mismanagement pic.twitter.com/5taN4MysYS
— KUNLE OYEWOLE Jr ???????? (@Euronaire) December 24, 2018
The death of former President Alhaji Shehu Shagari has been announced, The Turaki of Sokoto died today at the National hospital, Abuja.
Picture : late Former President Shagari with Minister of Environment @FMEnvng Suleiman hassan some months ago pic.twitter.com/7ywzXxelfi
— Bappahman (@bappahabdul) December 28, 2018
