Ex President Wife Dies
The last surviving wife of the late former President Shehu Shagari, Hajiya Saratu, is dead.
She was 89 years of age.
According to the statement announcing her death, Bala Shagari, the eldest son of the late former president, announced Saratu’s passing on Monday.
The statement said Saratu passed away at about 3 p.m. on Monday after a prolonged illness.
The statement read:
“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.”
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.”
