Buhari speaks on death of late ex-President Shagari’s widow
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Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family of the late former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari over the death of his widow, Hajiya Hadiza Shagari, at age 80.
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family of the late former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari over the death of his widow, Hajiya Hadiza Shagari, at age 80.
Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari died of the dreaded COVID-19 on Thursday.
Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina on Thursday described the departed as a pillar of strength and support, holding forth for the family while her husband busied himself with service to the nation.
Buhari extended condolences to government and the people of Sokoto State, urging the family to be consoled by the good deeds of Hajiya Hadiza.
The President prays Allah to forgive the sins of the departed and reward her with Paradise.
A statement issued by her son, Bello Bala Shagari, on Thursday said Hajiya Hadiza died at the age of 80 around 3.00am.
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