Despite the fact that oil prices fell from more than 100 dollars to less than 38 dollars during his presidency, and output decreased from 2.1 million barrels per day to around 500,000 barrels per day, he maintained a lot was accomplished.
The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Lagos state chapter, Rt. Rev. S.T.V Adegbite, was the only renowned clergyman who attended his funeral.