The Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo said the late Head of Interim National Government(ING) Chief Ernest Shonekan was very consequential as a leader in the private sector who impacted economic policy in Nigeria.
Penpushing reports that,Osinbajo stated this on Sunday when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased in Lagos.
The Vice President accompanied by his wife, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, was received at the Ikoyi residence of the Shonekans by Chief Margaret Shonekan, the widow and Adeboye Shonekan, the son of the late business guru.
Penpushing further reports that, Osinbajo described Shonekan’s death as a major loss for the country and for the private sector and even internationally.
“Here was a man who made impact. He was one of the very first leaders in the private sector to shape economic policy in Nigeria, and his role in that respect was very significant’, Osinbajo said.
“We bless the name of the Lord for the excellent life of service to the country and to God, of our leader and father Chief Ernest Shonekan, GCFR’, Osinbajo wrote in the condolence register.
“We are proud of his contributions to the shaping of the modern Nigerian economy while being a leading light in the private sector. And for his statesmanship and leadership of the country at a time of great uncertainty in our nation’, he added.
“His integrity, legacy and high value service will remain evergreen in our memories. We pray that the Lord will comfort the family and may his memory be blessed forever. Amen.”
Penpushing also reports that, the Vice President, who is a Pastor with the Redeem Christian Church, also prayed for the family of the deceased former leader.
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