A former Nigerian first lady and the wife of Former President Shehu Shagari, Mrs Hadiza, has died of corona virus (COVID-19) complications.
According to a statement signed by Sarkin Mafaran Shagari, Muhamma Bala Shagari (rtd), Mrs. Shagari died in the early hours of Thursday, August 12, 2021, at about 3:00am, after battling of COVID-19 .
She died at the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre in Abuja.
The 80 year old Hadiza will be buried according to Islamic rites at the National Mosque, Abuja.
“Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari was 80 years old. Her Jana’iza (Funeral Prayer) will take place today, at 4:00pm, immediately after Asr prayer, at the National Mosque, Abuja.”
