Buhari Mourns Shagari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness at the news of the passing away of the first Executive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari. 

The President in a statement described the death as the departure of a patriot whose life of service and humility was widely acknowledged. 

President Buhari recalled part of the birthday message he sent to the late statesman in February when he said, “We are enthralled and regaled with the many years of unequaled patriotism, sacrifices, and contributions to national development….” 

He is, however, grateful to God that Alhaji Shagari lived to a ripe age and led an exemplary life, which he urges Nigerians of all walks of life to emulate. 

The President prayed that Almighty God will comfort the family of the ex-president and all those who mourn him and will grant the soul of the late nonagenarian eternal rest.