Buhari orders flags to fly at half-mast for late Shonekan

President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast, following the death of a former Head of the Interim Government, Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan. The message was conveyed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha on Tuesday Night.

The President 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.