Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson have described the death of former president Shehu Shagari as a major loss.
Wike in his condolence message on Saturday described the passage of the first executive President of Nigeria, Shagari, as a sad loss to the entire country.
He commiserated with the government and people of Sokoto State and added that the Former President died at a time the entire nation would have benefited from his guidance during an important election circle.
He said the late former President would be remembered for his patriotic contributions to the development of the country.
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Governor Ambode in his statement described the late Shagari as a complete gentleman, a thoroughbred democrat and philanthropist per excellence who contributed immensely to Nigeria’s growth and development.
“The late President lived an exemplary life; he was a democrat and a fine gentleman whose idea of power was that of being a tool to serve his fatherland and humanity. He was an elder statesman in the true sense of the word.
“He was also a detribalized Nigerian who was committed to the course of a united, indivisible and prosperous Nigeria. He believed so much in all-inclusive governance and was one of those patriotic Nigerians who contributed in laying the foundation of sustainable democracy in Nigeria,” Governor Ambode said.
Governor Dickson in his statement described the death of Shagari, as a major loss to the country.
The governor expressed shock and heartfelt condolences over Shagari’s death. He described him as a compassionate leader and decent politician who was considerate of the peculiar challenges of the Niger Delta and the Ijaw Nation in particular.
The governor said Shagari passed on at a critical time his vast experience and wise counsel was needed in the country.
He urged Nigerians to learn from and emulate the simple, decent and peaceful lifestyle the former President lived.
