Shehu Shagari: Nigerian doctors mourn, speak on ex-president’s health policies

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has described the late former President Shehu Shagari as a compassionate leader

Dr Francis Faduyile, President of the association, said that Shagari’s tenure impacted positively, especially in the health sector, where he instituted welfare-driven policies.

Faduyile, who made the remarks in a terse statement on Monday in Abuja, also described Shagari as a symbol of unity.   He said that NMA and the entire body of the Medical and Dental Practitioners nationwide expressed condolences to the family of the former President.

“We commiserate with President Muhammadu Buhari, the family of former President Shehu Shagari, the good people of Sokoto State and the generality of Nigerians on the demise of the revered leader,’’ Faduyile added.

Shagari, aged 93, died at the National Hospital, Abuja, on Dec. 28.