Buhari, in a statement, extended condolences to Shonekan’s partner, Margaret, enjoyed ones, as well as the federal government and individuals of Ogun State.

Ernest Shonekan President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, President Goodluck Jonathan are mourning the loss of former head of Nigeria’s interim nationwide government, Ernest Shonekan.Buhari, in a statement on Tuesday provided by his representative Femi Adesina, extended condolences to Shonekan’s better half, Margaret, enjoyed ones, as well as the government and people of Ogun State.The president verified that, with courageous wisdom, Shonekan left his prospering service profession to end up being the head of federal government, at a delicate time when the nation needed someone of his calm mien and pedigree to save the ship of state from sinking.Buhari noted that Shonekan showed to all that the love for country and commitment to

her peace, unity and development transcend the trappings of workplace and the transient nature of political power.The president added that he thought that Nigeria owes a fantastic financial obligation to Shonekan who even at the golden of his life never stopped working and thinking for a flourishing and democratic country.On the other hand, Jonathan described Shonekan as”a senior statesman, well-loved for his genuineness and sense of purpose.

“He said:”As a leader, Chief Shonekan was well appreciated since of the massive goodwill he brought into governance. He was a thoughtful and identified administrator, a peacemaker and bridge-builder who stepped in to lead the nation at an extremely hard time in the history of its political evolution. “Before he assumed office as the head of the Interim National Government in 1993, Chief Shonekan had become a conference room

expert, having developed himself as a primary industrialist and one of the leaders of the business world.”He left enduring traditions, part of which was his substantial effort towards mainstreaming the private sector in the advancement drive of the country, especially with the institutionalisation of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group(NESG ), which he established.”ToriNG