Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Personal Life Yar'adua married Hajia Binta in 1965, and they had five children, including Murtala Yar'Adua, former Nigerian Minister of State for Defence. The Memorial is scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2017 at 9:30am at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. We are so scared to start thinking that those in the graveyards are better than those that are living, as we have seen uncountable lives being snuffed out of people not knowing their offences and those that get involved in the criminal acts have no justifiable reasons to take the lives of those presumed to be innocent souls in search of their daily bread. Required fields are marked *. WebFontConfig['google'] = {families: ['Open+Sans:300,400,600,700,800,300italic,400italic,600italic,700italic,800italic', 'Arimo:400,700,400italic,700italic']}; Today, democracy is undergoing its most difficult times in Nigeria. Everyone has a birth-day and a death-day. Resend Activation Email. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. Sorry! From God we came & to Him we return. goodhabib@yahoo.co.uk. (function() { The cause of Shehu Musa Yar’Adua’s death remains stewed in controversy. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. A former president of the country, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed the shocking details surrounding the death of Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. Your email address will not be published. Failed to report flower. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Drag images here or select from your computer for Gen Shehu Musa Yar'adua memorial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. As Almighty Allah will have it, today Tuesday, the 8th December 2020 makes it 23 years of his passing away to the world beyond. GREAT NEWS! s.parentNode.insertBefore( wf, s ); Upon his death on May 5, Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua, 58, left a legacy of patient rule and realistic reform. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. It was so agonizing that life was snuffed out of you. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Nigeria--Politics and government--1993-2007. Year should not be greater than current year. The situation is scaring but silence is never an answer in the present predicament. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (16 August 1951 – 5 May 2010) was the 13th president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As faithful Believers, every living soul shall live a life circle as ordained by Almighty Allah. We have set your language to If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Add to your scrapbook. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Please try again later. On 24 February 2010, Yar’Adua returned to Abuja although still sick. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, President and Commander in Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces is dead. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. There was an error deleting this problem. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Following on his training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Sandhurst, England, Yar'Adua participated in the Nigerian Civil War. In politics, late Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua attracted a welter of less than desirable personalities, who stood in direct and often battling contradictions to his recognized tactical brilliance and the talented associates that also surrounded him. Jonathan on Tuesday described his late boss, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a President like no other who lived and died for the sake of the country. Hardly can anyone at the ages of 54 – 75 years on earth understand what led to our present situation. The Yar’Aduas had been actively involved in Nigeria’s politics. We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. According to a statement made available to newsmen yesterday by … Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Highlights of Late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua’s Career, Profile — His Achievements and Cause of Death. President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Yar'Adua on the passing of Hajiya Rabi, mother in-law of his late friend and classmate, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing her demise as a sad loss. wf.type = 'text/javascript'; Try again. WebFontConfig = new Object(); Verify and try again. He was governor of Katsina State in northern Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 28 May 2007. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? male. Yar’Adua Wednesday, May 5, 2020 marked exactly 10 years since the curtains fell on a good man, humble patriot and former president of Nigeria, Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. if ( typeof WebFontConfig === "undefined" ) { A system error has occurred. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Birth Date (edtf) 1943-03-05. He died late Wednesday evening, about 9 o’clock at … GREAT NEWS! Something fundamental has really gone wrong in our most recent dispensation where life has lost its value. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This account has been disabled. Try again later. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. By MOHAMMED G. POTISKUM Allah the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious! Try again later. SMY Sir, you will remain in our hearts within our lifetime as an institution of learning. His personal willingness to accommodate unsavory characters that today 2020 are extremely lucky to be alive and wangles within the corridors of power, finds it very difficult to reflect a little backwards on his mentorship. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has Eulogised Late President Yar’Adua 10 Years After his Death. An Islamic burial took place on 6 May in his hometown in Katsina. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Cemetery is in Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria, but Katsina is not listed as an option. Please select a county or city to continue. Shehu Musa Yar'Adua was a first-hand participant in some of Nigeria's most pivotal moments since independence. Try again later. Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, GCON, Tafida Katsina was born on 5th March 1943 and died on 8th December 1997. Asabe Shehu Musa Yar'Adua (born 6 June 1956) is the widow of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters under General Olusegun Obasanjo's 1977 - 1979 military government.. She is the founder/president of Asabe Shehu Yar'Adua Foundation (ASYARF), a non-governmental organisation with its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. So much water has gone down the drain in Nigeria. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. M ohammed Habib . or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. However, his words linger on: stand firm, say the truth and be yourself in any situation you find yourself. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Yar’Adua family of Yar’Adua on the passing of Hajiya Rabi, mother in-law of his late friend and classmate, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua… Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Death Date (edtf) 1997-12-08. The sentence was commuted to life in prison but he died in captivity on 8 December 1997. We pray to Almighty Allah to forgive those of us that are living wherever we have betrayed our country and our democracy. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. var wf = document.createElement( 'script' ); Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, GCON, Tafida Katsina was born […] You can still file a request but no one will be notified. found: Wikipedia, Aug. 13, 2015 (Umaru Musa Yar'Adua; b. in Katsina; a member of political party founded by his elder brother Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, the People's Democratic Movement (PDM); governor of Katsina State 1999-2007; d. at the Aso Rock presidential villa [Abuja] after treatments abroad for … In death his legacy remains compelling to those who hold power and those who seek power. He died in captivity on December 8, 1997.Yar'Adua's younger brother Umaru Yar'Adua became president of Nigeria in 2007.See Shehu Musa Yar'Adua: A Biography. He … If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He was the older brother of former Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua.Following on his training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Sandhurst, England, Yar'Adua participated in the Nigerian Civil War. wf.src = 'https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.5.3/webfont.js'; From Kirikiri Prison in 1995, he wrote, “Please don't worry too much about me. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Life is worth living and every living soul must test the wrath of death at the ordained time. Shehu Musa Yar'Adua was a gifted politician. In March 1995, General Yar'Adua alongside Olusegun Obasanjo, Lawan Gwadabe and others were arrested on allegations of plotting a coup to overthrow the General Sani Abacha regime. As Almighty Allah will have it, today Tuesday, the 8th December 2020 makes it 23 years of his passing away to the world beyond. Yar’Adua was born to an elite Fulani family, and his birthplace was an important centre of Islamic learning. 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Make sure that the file is a photo. Shehu Musa Yar’adua Shehu Musa Yar’adua (March 5, 1943 – December 8, 1997) was a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters under General Olusegun Obasanjo’s 1977 – 1979 military government. ... which was then led by Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. Life is interesting as SMY age-mates and contemporaries are ruling our beloved country. By. Please reset your password. Major General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua (March 5, 1943 – December 8, 1997) was a Nigerian businessman, soldier, and politician. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. He was declared the winner of the controversial Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April … Where did we go wrong? Kindly Share This Story. It is the sacrifice some of us must make for our country to be free.” Shehu Musa Yar'Adua died two and a … /* You can add more configuration options to webfontloader by previously defining the WebFontConfig with your options */ Former Nigeria’s President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, unravelled reasons why he supported the candidacy of Alhaji Shehu Musa Yar’Adua over Chief Olu Falae in … Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. O Allah, forgive the soul of late Gen. SM Yar’Adua. Associated Locale (naf) Great Britain. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. × Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. Try again later. Politicians Late Gen. SM Yar’Adua was a great Chaos and Crisis Manager of our times. ). His father, Musa […] Major General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua (March 5, 1943 – December 8, 1997) was a Nigerian businessman, soldier, and politician. "> The former president at a program on Saturday revealed that a former leader of the country during the military regime, Gen. Sani Abacha wanted him, the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and the June 12 hero, the late Moshood Abiola, dead while in prison. His inauguration marked the first time in the country’s history that an elected civilian head of state had transferred power to another. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. Prayers at the National Mosque will immediately follow. Feb. 18, 2014 NewsRescue At a slippery point in time in Nigeria’s history and indeed the history of Africa, where decent leadership is elusive and desperation triumphs; where the people have given up on integrity and the possibility of upright anti corrupt leadership. Armed Forces--Officers. Has Affiliation. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. On February 24, 2010, Yar'adua returned to Abuja, and died at the Aso Rock presidential Villa at 9 P.M. on May 5, 2010. The 52-year old, who became a prisoner following the death of a man he fought with, was at the centre being run by Senator Shehu Sani to collect some … GREAT NEWS! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gen Shehu Musa Yar'adua I found on Findagrave.com. Your email address will not be published. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. We’ve updated the security on the site. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Yar’Adua over the death of Hajiya Rabi who was the mother-in-law of his late friend and classmate, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (Rtd), describing her demise as a sad loss. From God we came & to Him we return. After Umaru Musa Yar'Adua became ill and left Nigeria for medical treatment, the National Assembly declared Goodluck Jonathan Acting President on February 9, 2010. Field of Activity. Thanks for your help! Today, democracy strives for 21 years uninterrupted but faces a lot of challenges as the reality of the cardinal point of True Federalism were never allowed to prevail by political Office holders. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Everyone has a birth-day and a death-day. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. He was later pronounced dead from natural causes. Nigeria in the 21 years of a straight and successful democracy only revels in the irony of life. He was sentenced to death by a military tribunal in 1995, after calling on the Nigerian military government of General Sani Abacha and his Provisional Ruling Council to re-establish civilian rule. It is 23 years that you departed this world in mysterious circumstances. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. } This book, set against the backdrop of Nigerian history, tells the inside story of Yar'Adua's life and his vision for his country. based on information from your browser. In one of his quotes: “It is the sacrifice some of us must make for our country Nigeria to be free”. Organization: (naf) Operation Feed the Nation (Nigeria) Birth Place (naf) Katsina (Nigeria) Associated Locale (naf) Nigeria. Shehu Yar’Adua’s Death With a long history of smoking and poor dieting, Shehu’s health deteriorated while in Prison. Gender. wf.async = 'true'; O’Allah provide us the strong heart and mindset to lead right from our homes and shoulder the responsibilities placed upon us. Early life and education Yar’Adua was born in Katsina into a titled Fulani family. The death of former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, was undoubtedly a rude shock to those following the Nigerian political space keenly. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, (born Aug. 16, 1951, Katsina, Nigeria—died May 5, 2010, Abuja), Nigerian politician who served as president of Nigeria (2007–10). To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, GCON, Tafida Katsina was born on 5th March 1943 and died on 8th December 1997. Even when his death sentence was passed, Shehu Yar'Adua's spirit and determination were not broken. Late Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and I wrote WASCE in 1961 –Buhari. Life is worth living and every living soul must taste the wrath of death at the ordained time. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. When Olusegun Obasanjo was military head of state from 1976 until 1979, Yar'Adua was his Vice President.He was sentenced to life in prison by a military tribunal in 1995 after calling on the Nigerian military government of Gen. Sani Abacha and his Provisional Ruling Council to reestablish civilian rule. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
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