Shagari receives Buhari, calls for prayers

Second republic President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari has appealed to Nigerians to pray for the peace, progress and political stability of the country.

He noted that the country was going through a serious trying moment which requires the prayers of its citizens.

‪Shagari who celebrated his 90th birthday last Wednesday made the appeal at his residence in Sokoto when he received the All Progressive Congress(APC) Presidential candidate, General Mohammed Buhari.‬

‪Shagari maintained that the prayers for the country would pave way for meaningful development for the benefit of citizens and the country.

‪The Turakin Sakkwato also acknowledged the personal commitment and concern of the APC presidential candidate while expressing appreciation for the visit over his 90 years birthday.

He also wished the presidential candidate success in his desire to lead the country.

‪Earlier, General Buhari congratulated the former President Shagari over his 90 years birthday.

‪” I have personally sent a letter to you informing you that I was in London and hope the letter was deliver to you.

‪” I pray God to continue to guide , protect and give you Shehu Shagari good health,” Buhari said.

Shagari receives Buhari, calls for prayers