Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has described former Nigeria President and elder statesman, Alhaji Shehu Shagari as an inspiration to the younger generation as he celebrates his 92nd birthday today, Sunday.
In a letter congratulating the second Republic civilian President, Professor Osinbajo said that Shagari’s selfless service, leadership and steadfast commitment to the advancement of Nigeria, over the years has been legendary.
He said that decades after serving as the second republic President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shagari has continued to advance the unity, peace and prosperity of our nation.
Osinbajo said that the patriotism, principles and the lofty values the former President displayed throughout his public life as a teacher, politician, parliamentarian, president and now as an elder statesman, make him one of the foremost national leaders of our time.
The Acting President stressed that the honesty and strength of character with which Shagari has been known, will continue to be a source of inspiration even as he wished him many happy returns of the day in good health and joy, Prof. Osinbajo’s prayer for the former President is that as his days are, so shall his strength and favor be.
Also today, President Muhammadu Buhari called, by phone, to commiserate with the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Usman, over the death of his mother, which occurred on Saturday.
President Buhari called on the traditional ruler to take solace in the fact that Hajia Aminatu Mai Babban Daki lived a good life, devoted to serving Allah and humanity.
“Please be comforted. May Allah accept her soul,” the President said.
The deceased was survived by nine children, and has since been buried according to Muslim rites. [myad]
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