President Buhari affirmed that as an internationally-respected statesman, with courageous wisdom, Shonekan left his flourishing business career to become the head of government at a delicate time when the country needed someone of his calm mien and pedigree to save the ship of state from sinking.The president said Shonekan demonstrated to all that the love for country and commitment to her development, peace and unity transcend the trappings of office and the transient nature of political power.
He said in a statement he personally signed that “the death of one of Nigeria’s finest brains and patriots came to me with a helpless awe”. He said, “As a leader, Chief Shonekan was well respected because of the enormous goodwill he brought into governance. He was a compassionate and determined administrator, a peacemaker and bridge builder who stepped in to lead the nation at a very difficult time in the history of its political evolution.
Atiku noted that as a politician and a boardroom guru, Shonekan possessed a unique set skill of bringing stability to a tumultuous situation. He 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.
“Chief Ernest was a technocrat and boardroom guru. He performed excellently as Chairman of United African Company, a vast Nigerian conglomerate. Indeed, were the circumstances of his ascension to the top position in our country different, I have little doubt that Chief Shonekan would have led Nigeria with the same vision and skill with which he guided UAC.
Akeredolu said the vast experience of the elder statesman was an asset to the country, particularly with the array of challenges confronting the nation. The NCGF chairman acknowledged the fact that the deceased was among the greatest leaders the country had ever had. He sympathised with the family and relations of the late Interim Head of State, the people of Egbaland and the Government and people of Ogun State over the passage and prayed for God to grant his soul eternal rest.
The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party , Dr Iyorchia Ayu, said Shonekan gave his all to Nigeria while the opposition party Shonekan was a very courageous, humble and patriotic leader. The former president described Shonekan as an “illustrious son of Africa, a community leader, a distinguished business baron and an exemplary leader in the private sector and, of course, the former Chairman of UAC Nigeria Limited.
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