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Former Nigerian Interim leader, Ernest Shonekan, d*es at 85

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Former Nigerian Interim leader, Ernest Shonekan, d*es at 85
Former Nigerian Interim leader, Ernest Shonekan, d*es at 85

Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has d*ed.

Shonekan d*ed in a hospital in Lagos today January 11. He was 85.

He was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.

Born on 9 May 1936 in Lagos, Shonekan, an Abeokuta-born civil servant, he was one of six children born into the family. He attended the CMS Grammar School and Igbobi college. He received a law degree from the University of London and was called to the bar. He later attended Harvard Business School.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.