Posted by Amarachi on Wed 12th Jan, 2022 - tori.ng
Buhari gave the order which is effective from Wednesday 12th till Friday 14th January, as a mark of respect for the former Head of State who died on Tuesday 11th January 2022 at the age of 85.
Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan
Following the demise of former Head of the Interim Government, Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan, President Buhari has ordered that the national flag be flown at half-mast to honour the leader.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha conveyed the President's order on Tuesday night.
Buhari gave the order which is effective from Wednesday 12th till Friday 14th January, as a mark of respect for the former Head of State who died on Tuesday 11th January, 2022 at the age of 85.
Shonekan took over from Babangida on August 26, 1993, but his government was toppled by the late General Sani Abacha on November 17, 1993.