Former head of state General Ibrahim Babangida, GCFR has congratulated former head of interim national government {26 August -17 November 1993}, Chief Ernest Shonekan on his 80th birthday celebration. Babangida in the special tribute stated that, “Your name “Ernest”, presage your character. A character that is defined with unflinching patriotism. Patriotism that is woven around your selfless service to humanity. A humanity that underscores your achievements in your journey through life.
“At 80, I can still see the grace, comportment and elegance of your disciplined orientation, radiating warmth and exuding a great feeling of fulfillment. You remain one in a million with a cutting edge that defines your entire life. I cannot let this moment crawl by without registering my hearty salutations to a distinguished and accomplished leader of your orientation… This “Ernest” is honest; honesty that has earnestly become your second nature in your patriotric engagement through life”.
