Ex-President Shehu Shagari’s Widow Dies at 89!
Reported By Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Hajiya Sutura Shehu-Shagari, the last surviving wife of Nigeria’s Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has passed away at the age of 89.
The news was confirmed on Monday by the Shagari family, who announced that she died peacefully at her residence in Sokoto after a brief illness.
“We lost a matriarch, a mother, and a pillar of the Shagari family,” a relative said.
Key Details:
- Hajiya Sutura was known for her quiet influence during her husband’s presidency (1979–1983).
- She remained active in community service long after her husband’s death in 2018.
- Burial arrangements are being handled in accordance with Islamic rites.
Why It Matters:
- Her death marks the end of an era tied to Nigeria’s post-independence political history.
- She was widely respected for her humility, discretion, and support of women’s education initiatives.
- Tributes have poured in from political leaders and northern traditional institutions.
Citations:
- Family Statement – Shagari Household, Nov. 10, 2025
- Sokoto State Government Press Release
- Archives – Shehu Shagari Presidential Library
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