Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, said the
former Head of Interim Government, the late Dr Ernest Shonekan lived an
extraordinary and a selfless life while on earth and left a lesson behind for
all Nigerians to follow.
Osinbajo said what deserved great attention was the way he
(Shonekan) carried himself through life and the ‘high values he exemplified’
during his time on earth.
Speaking at the funeral service organised in honour of the
late national leader, held in the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos,
Osinbajo, said the late Shonekan had a genuine respect for all and would not be
forgotten in the sands of time and history.
“His love and generosity, not just to his family but to all
was felt by all. His counsel that he provided always with unfailing humility
and courteousness are unique virtues that underpinned his selflessness.
“Shonekan lived a life lesson for the nation that he left
behind. Today, we stand in the light of this great man. The inevitable
transition of the people that we love gives us a sombre opportunity to look
into the life that they led, and in that light, checkmate our own lives,”
Osinbajo said.
Speaking of his last days, the VP said, “In the last chapter
of his life, Chief Shonekan assumed the mantle of an elders statesman. He was
supportive of all governments and gave his advise far above the trenches of
partisanship. He was consistently calm and dignified. He was a steady voice of
national counsel to all who sort him out.”
Dignatories at the event include Former Head of State,
General Yakubu Gowon (retd.); Former President Goodluck Jonathan; Secretary to
the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Lagos Governor, Babajide
Sanwo-Olu; Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and, Edo Governor, Godwin
Obaseki.
Also present were Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator
Ibikunle Amosun and wife, Olufunsho; Former Kano Governor, Senator Rabiu
Kwakwanso; Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed; Minister of
Steel, Arch. Adegbite; Minister of State for Health, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo;
Minister of State, Works and Housing, Jaji Sambo; and Osun State Chief of
Staff, Dr Charles Akinola, among others.
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