President Muhammadu Buhari has received with profound sadness the news of the death of an Elder Statesman and Former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan.
President Buhari in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina noted that Chief Shonekan demonstrated to all that the love for Country and commitment to her development, peace and unity trascends the trappings of office and the transient nature of political power.
Shonekan died in Lagos at age of 85.
On behalf of the Federal Government, the President extended deepest condolences to Chief Shonekan’S Wife, Margaret, loved ones, as well as the Government and people of Ogun State.
However, the President prayed that the memory of the departed head of government will remain a blessing to nigeria even as he finds perfect peace with Almighty God.
