Nigeria’s former military Head of the State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has described the former Interim Head of the Nigerian Government Chief Earnest Shonekan as a patriot and gentleman who gave his all for the sake of Nigeria.
Reacting to the demise of Chief Ernest Shonekan, General Abubakar recalled that Shonekan was appointed Head of the government during the critical period of national challenges to pilot the affairs of the nation.
Abubakar, noted the finesse, humane and due process Shonekan brought to bear during his short-lived tenure as Interim Head of State for the smooth administration of the Country.
He noted the entrepreneurial accomplishments of Shonekan as the Chairman of the United Africa Company (UAC) before he was appointed Head of the interim government as a technocrat to help find solutions to the political quagmire that arose after the annulment of June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Abubakar said Shonekan will be remembered for his meritorious and selfless services to the nation especially during critical times.
He added that history will be kind to Shonekan for his bravery and contributions to the peace, unity and development of the nation.
He said the late Shonekan was committed to the peace and unity of the country and pursued it with vigor and dedication as a patriot
General Abubakar added that the service of the former Head of Interim National Government will never be forgotten in the annals of the history of the country.
” Chief Ernest Shonekan was a Nationalist per excellence,his belief in a United and Peaceful Nigeria was unparalleled. He was dedicated to the progress and development of the county. He will be sorely missed”added General Abubakar
“His historic and patriotic role in maintaining the unity of the country was one of the many things that endeared him to many”.
” He was an asset, his counsels were useful for national cohesion and progress.” .
The former Head of State General Abdulsalaam Abubakar however prayed to Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest while commiserating with his wife, the government, and the people of Ogun State.
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