From left: Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki; Ogun State Governor, Mr Dapo Abiodun; Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; former President Goodluck Jonathan; Mrs Victoria Gowon; former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon; SGF Boss Mustapha and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the state funeral service for late Chief Ernest Shonekan, held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos yesterday.

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A former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon and former head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan are among the dignitaries at the Eagle Square in Abuja, venue of the today’s swearing-in ceremony.

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