Governors from the North under the aegis of Northern States Governors Forum have paid tribute to Nigeria’s former President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, who turns 89 on Tuesday, describing him as a statesman.
The Governor of Niger State and Chairman of the forum, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, said on Monday in Minna that Shagari, as Nigeria’s president, played politics without bitterness and placed topmost premium to the values and virtues of constitutional democracy.
According to Aliyu in a statement signed by his spokesman, Danladi Ndayebo: “Shagari’s politics eschews bitterness, even opponents concede that he is a disciplined man whose life symbolises a rejection of the corrupting influences that distracts the commitment of some leaders to improving the lot of the common man.”
The forum referred to former President Shagari as the greatest statesman around today and urged Nigerians to emulate his exemplary life that is characterised by honesty, selflessness and the fear of God.
The forum said it is proud to be associated with the achievements of the former Nigerian leader, especially his contributions to the deepening of the nation’s democracy.
It then prayed God to grant former President Shagari excellent health, courage and many more years of selfless service to Nigeria and humanity.
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