Ex-President, Jonathan Arrives In Sokoto To Condole With Family Of Late Shehu Shagari
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and President Buhari arrives in Sokoto to commiserate with the family of former President Shehu Shagari.
In his reaction to Mr Shagari’s death, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan described him as a “nation builder who cemented a good relationship between the North and South.”
In a statement by Ikechukwu Eze, the former president’s spokesman, Mr Jonathan described Mr Shagari as a nice man with a clean heart who was sincere and selfless in service.
“Late President Shagari was a very nice man with a
clean heart. As a President, he was humble, sincere and selfless in
service. He was indeed a true democrat who left no one in doubt about
his loyalty to his country, love for peace, desire for unity and vision
for a greater Nigeria.
“Shagari was an exceptional leader and
exemplary statesman whose modesty, commitment to common good and deep
sense of patriotism will continue to inspire many generations of
Nigerians. He will be remembered as a teacher, parliamentarian and
President whose model of service was anchored on diligence,
broad-mindedness and humility,” Mr Jonathan said.
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