Shonekan: Flags To Be Flown At Half-Mast

Following the death of a former Head of the Interim Government, Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan, President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast.

The President gave the order in a statement on Tuesday night by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha.

He said that the order is effective from Wednesday 12th till Friday 14th January as a mark of respect for the former Head of State who died on Tuesday 11th January, 2022 at the age of 85.

Shonekan took over from Babangida on August 26, 1993, but his government was toppled by the late General Sani Abacha on November 17, 1993.

Abacha, who was then Secretary Of Defence of the Interim National Government led by Shonekan, reportedly briefed the Head of the ING about the ongoing turmoil across the country with regards to the annulment of June 12 elections before taking over from him.

Meanwhile, besides the directive for the flags to be flown at half-mast, former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark 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 the elder statesman in Abuja, Senator Mark recalled that Shonekan was appointed Head of the government during the critical period of national challenges to pilot the affairs of the nation.

Senator Mark 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.

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