Former Minister of Agriculture, Dr Shettima Mustafa on Thursday, November 17, 2022, passed on at the age of 83 year.
A statement issued on Thursday by the National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Arc. Kabir Ibrahim said the farmers’ umbrella body considers his death as an irreparable loss.
Mustafa was also Minister of Defence and later, Minister of Interior in the cabinet of late President Umaru Yar’Adua
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed his sadness over the demise.
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.