Life of former President Shehu Shagari in photos

By: Nmerichukwu Igweamaka

Shagari served seven times in a ministerial or cabinet post as a federal minister and federal commissioner from 1958–1975.

He was the first and only president of Nigeria’s Second Republic after the handover of power by General Olusegun Obasanjo’s military government.

The former president, who was in power between October 1, 1979 to December 31, 1983, had an interesting lifetime.

Below are some photos of his life and times:

The extended family of former President Shehu Shagari at the State House, Lagos in 1983. Photo credit: Bello Shagari

Former President Shagari in Nigerian Military Regalia at an official function.

Shehu Shagari with Queen Elizabeth

Shehu Shagari during his reelection campaign in 1983. Photo credit: Arewa history, Twitter

Late Shehu Shagari with Adamu Ciroma (R) at the Lagos Airport on July 3, 1979. Photo credit: Arewa history, Twitter

Shehu Shagari was in office as the president of Nigeria from October 1, 1979 to December 31, 1983.

President Shehu Shagari being received at the airport in New Delhi by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India, 1983.