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The Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, Governor of Bayelsa State has expressed shock and heartfelt condolences over the passing of the former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari whose sad incident occurred in Abuja. Governor Dickson described his passing as a major loss to the nation.
The governor described Alhaji Shehu Shagari as a compassionate leader and a very decent politician who was particularly considerate of the peculiar challenges of the Niger Delta and the Ijaw nation in particular.
'Our country will miss Alhaji Shehu Shagari dearly as his passing came at such a critical time when his wise Counsel, extensive historical knowledge and vast experience of the Nigerian polity would have served all of us.
On behalf of my family, the good people of Bayelsa State and the Ijaw nation, I express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, community, Sokoto State and indeed all of Nigeria for this irreparable loss'.
My specific condolences goes to Alhaji Muktar Shagari former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, and Hon. Aminu Shagari, my former colleague in the Federal House of Representatives.
The governor prayed God to grant the departed eternal repose and the family, community and entire nation the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Governor Dickson also urged Nigerians to learn from and emulate the simple and peace loving lifestyle the former President lived.
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