President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast, effective from the 12th to 14th of January, 2022, as a mark of respect for the former Head of State Ernest Shonekan, who died Tuesday in Lagos, at the age of 85.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
The late Shonekan, headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.
At the time of his death, he was the third oldest surviving Nigerian Head of State after Queen Elizabeth II and General Yakubu Gowon.
President Buhari, who received the news with profound sadness, extended condolences to Shonekan’s wife, Margaret as well as the government and people of Ogun State.
PDP Chieftain, Chief Olabode Geroge also pays tribute to late Ernest Shonekan.
The Secretary General, Yoruba Council of Elders, Dr. Kunle Olajide describes late Ernest Shonekan as a patriotic Nigerian.
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