JUST IN: Former Nigerian Minister Is Dead

JUST IN: Former Nigerian Minister Is Dead

Shettima Mustafa, an academic and former top government official, has died.

Mustafa, who previously served as Minister of Agriculture from 1990 to 1992, was appointed Minister of Defence by President Umaru Yar’Adua in 2007.

He later served as Minister of Interior before being sacked by Acting President Goodluck Jonathan in March 2010.

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President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his condolences on Thursday.

He said the late administrator and politician “leaves behind an indelible record of contribution to national development”.

Buhari, in a statement by spokesperson Garba Shehu, noted that Mustafa was indomitable, full of life and insightful.

“He had a strong belief in Nigeria’s strength and capabilities. He inspired many generations to believe in agriculture.”

The President consoled the family, the government and the people of Borno State and Mustafa’s admirers.

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