Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal has condoled the family of late Shehu Shagari over the death of a matriarch, Hadiza Shagari.
The governor, in a condolence message he signed and made available to ASHENEWS on Friday, expressed sadness over the loss.
“On the behalf of the people and government of Sokoto state, I wish to express deep sadness over the passing away of our mother, Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari, wife of our late father, former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
“The death of Hajiya Hadiza is a great loss, not only to the respected Shehu Shagari family but certainly to Sokoto State and Nigeria as a whole.
“Hajiya Hadiza was part of the home front that supported the late legend, statesman and former Nigerian leader through his several decades of rare service to Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
“I pray Allah (SWT) to grant the family, associates and all of us the fortitude to bear the loss of this mother and matriarch.
“May Allah in His infinite mercy, forgive Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari and grant her eternal bliss,” Tambuwal stated.
