President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred prestigious national honours on prominent figures in the country.
The honours were announced during the President’s nationwide broadcast on October 1st. These inviduals including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau.
In his address, President Tinubu revealed that the Senate President and the Chief Justice of Nigeria were awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of the highest honours in the nation.
He also conferred the title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, received the honour of Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).
In recognizing these leaders, the President highlighted their significant roles in Nigeria’s governance, stating,...Read Full Article [Click Here>]
“These individuals have demonstrated exemplary leadership and dedication to our country.
“Their service to the nation is a testament to the spirit of resilience and excellence that defines Nigeria.”
He said:
“We are Nigerians—resilient and tenacious. We always prevail and rise above our circumstances. I urge you to believe in our nation’s promise,”
He encouraged citizens to work together to build a prosperous nation despite the hurdles ahead, adding,
“The road ahead may be challenging, but we will forge a path toward a brighter future with your support.”
