BEFORE his death, even though age was catching up with him, Chief Ernest Shonekan never joked with his alma mater, Nigeria’s oldest secondary school, CMS Grammar School, Lagos.
As a member of the Old Grammarians’ Society (OGS), he lived a life of service and played an active role in guiding the affairs of the society. And instead of mourning him, the society decided to celebrate his greatness.
On Wednesday, OGS held a service of songs in the school’s hall and it was attended by past and present students. Some of the old boys are now important personalities in the society, yet they were humble enough to rock the school colours – white and blue — to celebrate the late leader.
The OGS’ President, Olu Vincent, and other executive members put up a great event to appreciate Shonekan for all he did for CMS and Nigeria.