Tag: Shagari
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Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, others mourn Shagari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the news of the passing away of the First Executive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. The president’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Friday. The President said:…
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Jonathan congratulates Shagari at 93
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with former President Shehu Shagari who clocked 93 years on Sunday. The former Nigerian leader said Shagari is a humble leader who set standards in selfless service. A statement by Jonathan’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze, quoted the former president as describing Mr. Shagari as an elder statesman whose conduct in and…
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I trusted Ekwueme as my vice – Shagari
Former President Shehu Shagari has described late Alex Ekwueme, as a vice president he trusted while their service to the nation lasted. Mr. Shagari also said that because of the deep trust he had for Mr. Ekweme it was difficult for mischief makers to drive a wedge between them. The Second Republic president of Nigeria…
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Osinbajo felicitates with Shagari at 92
Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday in Abujj, felicitated with former President and elder Statesman, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, on his 92nd birthday. In a statement by Mr Laolu Akande, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Osinbajo said he joined all Nigerians and Shagari’s family in celebrating selfless service, leadership and steadfast…