 It was the 9th of Tribute and Thursday in honor of the former head of Interim Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Chief Ennest Adegunle Oladende Shonekon, GCFR. The wake-keep had in attendance men of Timber and Calibur who extolled his virtues. Present were the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babaji Desong Wolu, Governor Dakbo, Abiodong of Ogun State, Governor Sheimakinde of Oya State, former Governors of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amoso and Chief Ulushegun Oshaba, a Minister of Information and Culture, Al-Haji Lai Mohamed and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustafa, among others. A correspondent, Paul George reports. It's a gathering of people from all walks of life, politicians, public servants and captains of industries. They have all come to pay their last respect to the late President, President Mohammad Ubuari is represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustafa, who says Chief Ennest Shonekon was a man known for his simplicity. I consider him father of the nation and a great patriot who was willing to offer the kind of sacrifice he offered. But his memories will remain eternal. The nation mourns him and I wish his gentle soul a very peaceful rest in the bosom of the Lord. Thank you and have a wonderful evening. The host, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babaji Desong Wolu, describes him as a man worthy of emulation. We are gathered this evening to celebrate and to honour the legacy of a truly great Nigerian who demonstrated outstanding leadership across every facet of professional life. If UAC were to be compared today, you will be the combination of Dangote, MTN and possibly First Bank all put together in one whole street. That was what the 47-year-old Chief Shonekon, who pretended over at that time. By this singular thief, he became a leading source of inspiration and a role model to subsequent generations of high-flying Nigerian scoped executives who served this nation until this very, very, very end. I think the man deserves another round of applause. In the same vein, the Governor of Ugun State, Dakbo Abiodu, is proud to share the same state of origin with Chief Shonekon. He elogises him. I stand here as the Governor of Baba's home state. And I must say that I'm indeed proud to be here in that capacity. We're celebrating the passing of an illustrious and accomplished son of Ugun State. A man of simple humility. On behalf of my family, the government and people of his dear state, I convey our deepest condolences on this irreparable loss. Chief Ernest Adegunde Aladin, the Shonekon, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, aged 85. He was a Nigerian lawyer and statesman who served as interim head of state of Nigeria from 26 August 1993 to 17 November 1993. He was titled Abese of Egbalang from 1981 in addition to a variety of other chief-tensy titles. Prior to his political career, Shonekon was the chairman and chief executive of the United African Company of Nigeria, successor of the Niger Company, a vast Nigerian conglomerate. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.