A former Senate President and presidential hopeful in the 2023 election, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has expressed sadness at the death of former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan,
In a statement, Anyim said Chief Shonekan was an outstanding leader and statesman.
He said his record of service both in the corporate world and in political leadership was unblemished and enviable.
He said Chief Shonekan was called to national political leadership as Head of the Interim National Government on the 26th of August 1993, when Nigeria was facing grave national leadership challenge.
According to Anyim, “His maturity, humility, integrity and candour helped Nigeria to manage those turbulent and uncertain months the Interim National Government lasted.
“Chief Shonekan remained commited to the unity, peace and development of Nigeria. In 1994 Chief Shonekan founded the Nigerian Economic Summit Group NESG, a private sector led think-tank and policy advocacy group that has continued to promote the development of the Nigerian economy.
“By his death, Nigeria has lost a committed patriot who did everything he could for the good of the country and her citizens.
Nigeria will sorely miss Chief Shonekan’s expertise, wise counsel and moderating voice of reason on national issues, especially now that our country is going through difficult times.”
“I pray that the good Lord will comfort his immediate family, friends and numerous associates. May the soul of our leader, father and elder statesman, Chief Ernest Shonekan find eternal rest in the bosom of the Lord. Amen,” the statement quoted Anyim to have said.
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