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Last surviving wife of former President Shehu Shagari dies at 89
Hajiya Saratu, the last surviving wife of the late former President Shehu Shagari, has died at 89.
In a statement, Bala Shagari, the eldest son of the late former president, announced Saratu’s passing on Monday.
According to the statement, Saratu passed away at about 3 p.m. on Monday after a prolonged illness.
“With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Hajiya Saratu Shagari, the last surviving wife of former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari GCFR, Turakin Sokoto,” the statement reads.
Bala Shagari described her as “an embodiment of grace, humility and quiet strength who lived a life of dignity.”
He described the late matriarch as “a woman of grace, humility, and quiet strength who lived a life of dignity and devotion to family and faith.”
He added that details of her funeral arrangements would be made public later. (The Cable)
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