Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has ordered the comprehensive restoration of the initial residence of former President Shehu Shagari, which recently suffered fire damage. The governor issued this directive on Saturday following his visit to the affected property, where he assessed the extent of the inferno’s impact.
Characterizing the fire as both catastrophic and unfortunate, Governor Sokoto emphasized the historical significance of the burnt house, not only for Sokoto State but for the entire nation. He underscored its importance as the inaugural residence of Nigeria’s first democratically-elected President, Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari.
“Its like a historical monument to the upcoming generation, therefore, we’ll renovate this house,” Aliyu stated.
While commiserating with the family of the late President over the inferno, Aliyu prayed Almighty Allah to prevent the recurrence of the disaster.
The governor was taken round the affected portion of the burnt house by some of the family members of the former President.
Accompanying the governor on the visit were the APC leader in the State, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, his Deputy, Kabiru Kware, State APC Chairmam, Isa Saddiq Achida, Secretary to the State Government, Muhammad Bello Sifawa, members of the State Executive Council, Special Advisers and Special Assistants, among others.
