A former President and elder statesman, Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari (GCFR), has died after a brief illness at the National Hospital, Abuja.
His grandson, Bello Shagari, announced this around 7 pm on Friday via his verified Twitter handle.
Shagari, who was Nigeria’s president in the Second Republic under the platform of the National Party of Nigeria (October 1 – December 31, 1983) attended Barewa College.
Atiku Nuhu Koko, head of the Shagari Centre, also confirmed the passing away of the highly respected former President.