The last surviving wife of Nigeria's former President Shehu Shagari, Hajiya Saratu Shehu Shagari, has passed away at the age of 89. The news of her demise has been confirmed by her son, Capt. Bala Shagari, who described her as a woman of "grace, humility, and quiet strength" who lived a life of dignity.
Hajiya Saratu's passing marks the end of an era, as she was the last surviving wife of the first democratically elected president of Nigeria, who served from 1979 to 1983. Shehu Shagari himself passed away on December 28, 2018, at the age of 93.
While funeral arrangements are yet to be announced, Hajiya Saratu's legacy lives on as a testament to her late husband's contributions to Nigeria's history. As the nation mourns her loss, many are remembering her strength and resilience as a pillar of support to the late president.
Source:
- Daily Post Nigeria
