President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound grief at the tragic accident that took the life of former Minister of Internal Affairs and ECOMOG Commander, Brigadier-General John Shagaya.
According to Femi Adesina, Presidential Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, President Buhari has offered his heartfelt condolences to Senator Shagaya’s family, friends, the Government and people of Plateau State on the painful passing of their illustrious son.
Adesina said the President pays tribute to the great Nigerian whose legacies will live on in the patriotic work he did as a military officer, who rose to the position of a General, and a distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic that ably represented the Plateau Southern zone.
He said each step of late Shagaya’s distinguished career in national service and politics brought his deep convictions and discipline to national, regional and community assignments and was ready to always offer his best to the development and stability of the country.
The statement said the President prays that God Almighty will comfort all who mourn him and grant his soul eternal rest.
