₦airaland Forum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80AHGIi_B3k



The Chairman of Osun State Chapter of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council and the state governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, said PDP would deliver the state for the party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate in the 2023 election.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80AHGIi_B3k



The Chairman of Osun State Chapter of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council and the state governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, said PDP would deliver the state for the party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate in the 2023 election.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80AHGIi_B3k



The Chairman of Osun State Chapter of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council and the state governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, said PDP would deliver the state for the party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate in the 2023 election.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o21uO7TN3RI

Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa, also known as Joeboy, has said that France-based music star, Asa’s claim that he stole her intellectual property is a false accusation.

It may be recalled that she slammed a copyright infringement notice on him and demanded N300 million compensation, saying that his recently released song, Contour was lifted from her musical composition which she recorded on September 22nd, 2020.

But Joeboy cleared the air in a recent interview with Pulse and noted that the beat she talked about was sent to him by a producer named Tempoe.

According to the artiste, Tempoe sent him five beats and he picked one, which he recorded on, mixed and mastered, but that was the one Asa said he stole.

He said the songstress did not try to reach out to him to iron out issues before her management sent him an email with the suit attached.

Brilliantly well spoken

Nah was ooh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o07cOZVVV_I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSEhRKD3vP8

"Solomon was looking physically exhausted from the hours of trekking to hawk his artwork..."

A 16-year-old SS 2 boy built a stunning replica of a helicopter in a helipad and took to the street of Calabar to hawk it himself.

A lady who saw him shared it online and begged people to help the boy by buying it so his effort is not wasted.

He needs the money for his schooling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o07cOZVVV_I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSEhRKD3vP8

"Solomon was looking physically exhausted from the hours of trekking to hawk his artwork..."

A 16-year-old SS 2 boy built a stunning replica of a helicopter in a helipad and took to the street of Calabar to hawk it himself.

A lady who saw him shared it online and begged people to help the boy by buying it so his effort is not wasted.

He needs the money for his schooling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o07cOZVVV_I

His Abubakar-Rimi, a senior in internal medicine and surgery, opened a grocery store and Indomie joint in Sokoto’s diplomatic district.

The medical student died Wednesday after a brief illness, according to the Nigerian news agency.

Umar Idris, chairman of the 21st Century Entrepreneurship Center and a close associate of the deceased, confirmed this on Saturday. Idris said the deceased was buried according to Islamic ceremonies in his hometown of Rimi, in the Rimi district of Katsina


He described the deceased as a humble man, a dedicated student and entrepreneur.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAXcosF--xA

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has charged the people of Ekiti State to deliver votes to him on February 25.

Tinubu gave the charge on Sunday during the swearing-in ceremony of Biodun Oyebanji as Ekiti State Governor.

He told the people of the South-Western State to deliver 95 per cent of the votes to him, warning against voting for Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“Sharp your eyes, shine them. Don’t forget your Permanent Voter Card (PVC). They are coming. One will say he is Atiku, and one will call himself Peter Obi,” he said in Ado-Ekiti.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX0Nsxa1d8U

A Nigerian mum has been surprised with an iPhone gift from her children in celebration of her birthday.

Her son identified as Segun, shared a video on Twitter which captured her over excitement on see the expensive phone.

Segun said he and his brothers jointly bought the iPhone, and a cake for their mum alongside some other items which they presented to her.

In the video, she could be heard screaming, and dancing in jubilation after she unboxed the gift and realised it was an iPhone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB0i63N6ODk

A young artiste has shared his experience trying to locate music star, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke’s mansion in Banana Island, Lagos state.

He revealed that he wanted Davido to bless him with a free verse on his song, so he decided to take the risk of visiting the award-winning singer’s house.

In a video making the rounds online, he went on Google and searched for the DMW boss’ house address.

The up and coming musician then packed microphone in case Davido tells him that he does not have one in his crib.

When he reached the house, the gate was locked and everywhere was quiet, so he knocked several times and almost considered returning home.

Non-Indigenes residents in Ekiti State have appealed to the new Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, to fulfill promises he made to them during the electioneering campaign

Thousands of residents in the state have trooped to the venue where Oyebanji woukd be sworn-in as Governor

They said he promised to ensure conducive environment for their businesses, award scholarships to the children and provide inputs to those who are farmers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euXgrP9KUVU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUX5O5qBFRk

Nigerian comedian and actor Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has said that he will never be open to having private conversations with the Lagos state government following how he was treated last year.

The content creator stated this in an interview with journalist, Rakiya Abdul Karim, while recalling his ordeal at the hands of police officers after that he was arrested in February 2021 during the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest which was to forestall the planned reopening of the toll plaza in Lagos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDhMvjA2QY0

‘My job is done’: Obasanjo gives up seat for Peter Obi at event

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the centre of attraction at an event after he offered his seat to Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The dramatic incident took place at an event organised to celebrate the national award given to the President of the African Export-Import Bank, Prof. Benedict Oramah.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPEM5nZeUCM

A video which surfaced on social media captures the moment a lady nearly abandoned her boyfriend for a male celebrity.

The couple could be seen seated in a stadium while waiting for an event to start, however, during that time, a celebrity showed up at the venue.

He then waved at ladies in the crowd, and some got up from their seats to run up towards him. It was gathered that the video was recorded in Ghana.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgN00nc2YWA


Wike revealed this on Wednesday night, while hosting PDP candidates and local government party chairmen from Cross River State at his residence in Port Harcourt, where he donated 25 buses to support their campaigns.

Governor Wike said no one can convince him to drop his advocacy for internal democracy in the party.

Wike rejected the current formation of the party where the National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu; Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar; and Director General of the Presidential Campaign, Aminu Tambuwal; are all from the northern part of the country

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htDFLToM30s

Crossdresser James Brown went emotional when he spoke about his leaked tape and the backlash he is getting from it.

He noted that he's straight and urged people not to be judgmental about him as the lady he had fun with was his girlfriend.

Reacting, someone wrote: "Something he intentionally leaked for reasons best known to him and to trend for this same reason….. He’s the least of our worry atm."

To born pikin con raise am nor be joke ooh

To give birth nor be joke ooh

I dey with you my man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pedyah7RjAU

"Juju dey": Nigerian man who already relocated suddenly loses his passport at US...

Omo, people are wicked o. Be careful who you share your good news with o.

A Nigerian man suddenly could not find his passport when he got abroad. He checked everywhere.

Immigration officials had to deny him entry. The man said that the disappearance of his passport is mysterious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKZarzk3AFA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jNV9ikyBtM

Teni was accused of being disrespectful to the president when he conferred on her the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on Tuesday, October 11.

However, Japheth Joshua Omojuwa, a Nigerian writer, political commentator, and social media expert, who reacted to the issue on Twitter on Wednesday said he is yet to see when Teni did what she is being accused of.

Omojuwa tweeted:
"I watched that Teni video several times, desperate to see when she disrespected the president, yet to see it. "I must be watching the wrong videos. Social media’s capacity to create a false reality is unprecedented.

Narratives are now more powerful than what people see. "Watched the video again. Teni still hasn’t disrespected President Buhari. I watched it in slow-mo. Will fast forward my next watch."
However, Nigerians on social media are yet to see how and when the sensational singer did anything wrong.

Make we no just talk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jNV9ikyBtM

The United States has returned 23 looted artefacts to Nigeria.

"These artefacts are intrinsic to the culture that produced them. A people ought not be denied the works of their forebears. It is in the light of this that we are delighted with today's repatriation."

The items are part of thousands of artworks known as the Benin Bronzes stolen from the Benin Kingdom in 1897. Nigeria is set to receive more such artefacts from The Netherlands, the UK and Germany.

https://bbc.in/3CQp7Pp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKZarzk3AFA


CITIZENS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DESERVE APPRECIATION, PRESIDENT BUHARI DECLARES AS 443 CITIZENS, 7 FOREIGNERS GET NATIONAL HONOURS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja conferred National Honours on 450 Nigerians and non-Nigerians, who have distinguished themselves in the service of the nation and humanity, saying that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.

Leading the 2022 National Honours Award recipients, in the category of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) are Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, immediate past CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Deputy Secretary-General of UN, Amina Mohammed and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof Tijjani Muhammad-Bande.

Speaking at the event, the President commended the National Awards Committee headed by the highly revered Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, the Emir of Lafia, for a great and patriotic duty by diligently going through over 5,000 submissions and coming up with these recommendations.

The President noted that the screening and selection of nominees for this year’s award as always, followed established broad criteria, in accordance with the National Honours Act CAP.N43 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

They include but not limited to: ‘‘consistent and meaningful participation in community and/or national development; rendering unsolicited, selfless and philanthropic services to humanity; outstanding sacrifice in the defence of a cause popularly adjudged to be positive, relevant and beneficial to the nation and community.’’

Other criteria listed by the President for selecting the recipients are:

‘‘Distinct act of bravery in the protection and/or defence of national interest, public peace, safety of life and property.

‘‘Remarkable achievement in any field of expertise where the person’s activities in that field have made significant contributions to the attainment of national goals and objectives.

‘‘Immense contributions towards the uplift of community, state, nation and/or humanity through achievements by way of inventions and bringing outstanding honour and glory to the state through personal dedication and patriotic commitment. Service with integrity is also a basis for the selection process.’’

Emphasising that nation building involves a lot of sacrifice by the citizenry, the President declared that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.

He, therefore, lauded the 2022 National Award recipients for distinguishing themselves in various ways ‘‘for the purpose of recreating a new Nigeria of our dreams through respect for the rule of law, image laundering, transparency and accountability in management of scarce resources.’’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKZarzk3AFA


CITIZENS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DESERVE APPRECIATION, PRESIDENT BUHARI DECLARES AS 443 CITIZENS, 7 FOREIGNERS GET NATIONAL HONOURS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja conferred National Honours on 450 Nigerians and non-Nigerians, who have distinguished themselves in the service of the nation and humanity, saying that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.

Leading the 2022 National Honours Award recipients, in the category of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) are Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, immediate past CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Deputy Secretary-General of UN, Amina Mohammed and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof Tijjani Muhammad-Bande.

Speaking at the event, the President commended the National Awards Committee headed by the highly revered Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, the Emir of Lafia, for a great and patriotic duty by diligently going through over 5,000 submissions and coming up with these recommendations.

The President noted that the screening and selection of nominees for this year’s award as always, followed established broad criteria, in accordance with the National Honours Act CAP.N43 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

They include but not limited to: ‘‘consistent and meaningful participation in community and/or national development; rendering unsolicited, selfless and philanthropic services to humanity; outstanding sacrifice in the defence of a cause popularly adjudged to be positive, relevant and beneficial to the nation and community.’’

Other criteria listed by the President for selecting the recipients are:

‘‘Distinct act of bravery in the protection and/or defence of national interest, public peace, safety of life and property.

‘‘Remarkable achievement in any field of expertise where the person’s activities in that field have made significant contributions to the attainment of national goals and objectives.

‘‘Immense contributions towards the uplift of community, state, nation and/or humanity through achievements by way of inventions and bringing outstanding honour and glory to the state through personal dedication and patriotic commitment. Service with integrity is also a basis for the selection process.’’

Emphasising that nation building involves a lot of sacrifice by the citizenry, the President declared that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.

He, therefore, lauded the 2022 National Award recipients for distinguishing themselves in various ways ‘‘for the purpose of recreating a new Nigeria of our dreams through respect for the rule of law, image laundering, transparency and accountability in management of scarce resources.’’

Equally, the President added that those in the private sector have also creditably discharged themselves in business, entertainment, hospitality, transportation and other forms of human endeavours to transform Nigeria.

‘‘We have amongst the recipients today, Amb. Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who are doing our country proud on the international scene. Our dear sisters are a source of inspiration to our young women that through the dint of hard work and dedication, they can achieve greatness.

‘‘We also have on the list, Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, a religious leader who hid over 262 Christians in his mosque from attacks in Yelwa Gindi Akwati village, in Plateau State. He is a good example of religious tolerance we preach amongst Nigerians. I am excited that he is being honoured today with Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

‘‘Worthy of mention are our Artistes, particularly, our very own Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy), who won the Grammy Awards in 2020. He along with other artistes have repositioned the Nigerian entertainment industry and placed it on the global map. At the just concluded Dubai Expo 2020, Nigeria’s pavilion was a beehive of activities as our musicians entertained guests from around the world.

‘‘Despite the present economic challenges, Nigeria still boasts of men and women of integrity; Ms. Josephine Agu, an airport cleaner returned $12,200 found in a toilet at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos as well as Ogbanago Muhammed Ibrahim, a bank security man who found and returned $10,000.

‘‘Today, we celebrate their dignity and strong strength of character by conferring National Honours on them.

‘‘They are a shining example to our younger generation.

‘‘I congratulate all the recipients today who will be joining the league of Awardees.

‘‘I appreciate the non-Nigerian recipients and assure all of you that this administration will continue to provide the enabling environment for you to undertake your lawful businesses to allow you to sustain your efforts at contributing to the development of our nation, Nigeria,’’ he said.

The President acknowledged that the list of awardees is justifiably long because the exercise has not been carried out since 2015.

He recalled that since the inception of this administration, there has not been such occasion like this where individuals and friends of Nigeria have been so singled out for investiture except for the Special Investiture Ceremony in honour of Chief MKO Abiola, Alhaji Baba Gana Kingibe and Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN.

The President noted that the Investiture Ceremony for Abiola and others was specially carried out to right the wrong done in the past, to assuage our feelings and to resolve to stand firm now and in the future for the sanctity of the electoral process and our democracy.

In like manner, he said, the country’s athletes were also honoured recently for their spectacular performances in several competitions.

He appealed to other Nigerians who are yet to receive this recognition to be patient and understand that their efforts in nation building are appreciated and at the right time, would similarly be recognized.

‘‘This administration will continue to partner with Nigerians and friends of Nigeria with like minds in our efforts to build the Nigeria of our dreams where everybody will strive to excel in their chosen fields devoid of parochial sentiments,’’ he said.

President Buhari also used the occasion to remind the recipients and other Nigerians that National Honours are not merely decorative, saying:

‘‘They remind us of an important part of our responsibility as citizens. We must always endeavour to do our best for our country.’’

The President restated the commitment of the Federal Government, under his leadership, to root out all forms of banditry, criminality, terrorism and insurgency in the land.

He reaffirmed his solemn pledge in the Independence Day address to the nation of handing over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity to the next generation of leaders.

The award, which is in 10 categories, was presented to Supreme Court Justices, judges, top lawyers, incumbent and former governors, Ministers, traditional rulers, creative artistes, politicians, businessmen, athletes, security officers who died in the line of duty, and other distinguished Nigerians.

A total of 6 persons were conferred with GCON, 55 received Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), 65 got the Commander of the Order of Niger (CON), 77 were presented with the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR); 110 received the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON); 74 were presented with Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) and 55 received Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

There were four recipients each for the Federal Republic Medal I (FRM I) and Federal Republic Medal II (FRM II) Second Class) respectively.

The seven foreigners honoured received the OFR Award.

Speaking on behalf of the Awardees, the Senate President thanked the President for the honour, pledging that the award is an encouragement to more work and a call to duty to serve Nigeria with renewed strength, loyalty and honesty.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
October 11, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKZarzk3AFA


CITIZENS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DESERVE APPRECIATION, PRESIDENT BUHARI DECLARES AS 443 CITIZENS, 7 FOREIGNERS GET NATIONAL HONOURS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja conferred National Honours on 450 Nigerians and non-Nigerians, who have distinguished themselves in the service of the nation and humanity, saying that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.

Leading the 2022 National Honours Award recipients, in the category of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) are Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, immediate past CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Deputy Secretary-General of UN, Amina Mohammed and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof Tijjani Muhammad-Bande.

Speaking at the event, the President commended the National Awards Committee headed by the highly revered Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, the Emir of Lafia, for a great and patriotic duty by diligently going through over 5,000 submissions and coming up with these recommendations.

The President noted that the screening and selection of nominees for this year’s award as always, followed established broad criteria, in accordance with the National Honours Act CAP.N43 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

They include but not limited to: ‘‘consistent and meaningful participation in community and/or national development; rendering unsolicited, selfless and philanthropic services to humanity; outstanding sacrifice in the defence of a cause popularly adjudged to be positive, relevant and beneficial to the nation and community.’’

Other criteria listed by the President for selecting the recipients are:

‘‘Distinct act of bravery in the protection and/or defence of national interest, public peace, safety of life and property.

‘‘Remarkable achievement in any field of expertise where the person’s activities in that field have made significant contributions to the attainment of national goals and objectives.

‘‘Immense contributions towards the uplift of community, state, nation and/or humanity through achievements by way of inventions and bringing outstanding honour and glory to the state through personal dedication and patriotic commitment. Service with integrity is also a basis for the selection process.’’

Emphasising that nation building involves a lot of sacrifice by the citizenry, the President declared that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.

He, therefore, lauded the 2022 National Award recipients for distinguishing themselves in various ways ‘‘for the purpose of recreating a new Nigeria of our dreams through respect for the rule of law, image laundering, transparency and accountability in management of scarce resources.’’

Equally, the President added that those in the private sector have also creditably discharged themselves in business, entertainment, hospitality, transportation and other forms of human endeavours to transform Nigeria.

‘‘We have amongst the recipients today, Amb. Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who are doing our country proud on the international scene. Our dear sisters are a source of inspiration to our young women that through the dint of hard work and dedication, they can achieve greatness.

‘‘We also have on the list, Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, a religious leader who hid over 262 Christians in his mosque from attacks in Yelwa Gindi Akwati village, in Plateau State. He is a good example of religious tolerance we preach amongst Nigerians. I am excited that he is being honoured today with Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

‘‘Worthy of mention are our Artistes, particularly, our very own Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy), who won the Grammy Awards in 2020. He along with other artistes have repositioned the Nigerian entertainment industry and placed it on the global map. At the just concluded Dubai Expo 2020, Nigeria’s pavilion was a beehive of activities as our musicians entertained guests from around the world.

‘‘Despite the present economic challenges, Nigeria still boasts of men and women of integrity; Ms. Josephine Agu, an airport cleaner returned $12,200 found in a toilet at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos as well as Ogbanago Muhammed Ibrahim, a bank security man who found and returned $10,000.

‘‘Today, we celebrate their dignity and strong strength of character by conferring National Honours on them.

‘‘They are a shining example to our younger generation.

‘‘I congratulate all the recipients today who will be joining the league of Awardees.

‘‘I appreciate the non-Nigerian recipients and assure all of you that this administration will continue to provide the enabling environment for you to undertake your lawful businesses to allow you to sustain your efforts at contributing to the development of our nation, Nigeria,’’ he said.

The President acknowledged that the list of awardees is justifiably long because the exercise has not been carried out since 2015.

He recalled that since the inception of this administration, there has not been such occasion like this where individuals and friends of Nigeria have been so singled out for investiture except for the Special Investiture Ceremony in honour of Chief MKO Abiola, Alhaji Baba Gana Kingibe and Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN.

The President noted that the Investiture Ceremony for Abiola and others was specially carried out to right the wrong done in the past, to assuage our feelings and to resolve to stand firm now and in the future for the sanctity of the electoral process and our democracy.

In like manner, he said, the country’s athletes were also honoured recently for their spectacular performances in several competitions.

He appealed to other Nigerians who are yet to receive this recognition to be patient and understand that their efforts in nation building are appreciated and at the right time, would similarly be recognized.

‘‘This administration will continue to partner with Nigerians and friends of Nigeria with like minds in our efforts to build the Nigeria of our dreams where everybody will strive to excel in their chosen fields devoid of parochial sentiments,’’ he said.

President Buhari also used the occasion to remind the recipients and other Nigerians that National Honours are not merely decorative, saying:

‘‘They remind us of an important part of our responsibility as citizens. We must always endeavour to do our best for our country.’’

The President restated the commitment of the Federal Government, under his leadership, to root out all forms of banditry, criminality, terrorism and insurgency in the land.

He reaffirmed his solemn pledge in the Independence Day address to the nation of handing over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity to the next generation of leaders.

The award, which is in 10 categories, was presented to Supreme Court Justices, judges, top lawyers, incumbent and former governors, Ministers, traditional rulers, creative artistes, politicians, businessmen, athletes, security officers who died in the line of duty, and other distinguished Nigerians.

A total of 6 persons were conferred with GCON, 55 received Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), 65 got the Commander of the Order of Niger (CON), 77 were presented with the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR); 110 received the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON); 74 were presented with Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) and 55 received Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

There were four recipients each for the Federal Republic Medal I (FRM I) and Federal Republic Medal II (FRM II) Second Class) respectively.

The seven foreigners honoured received the OFR Award.

Speaking on behalf of the Awardees, the Senate President thanked the President for the honour, pledging that the award is an encouragement to more work and a call to duty to serve Nigeria with renewed strength, loyalty and honesty.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
October 11, 2022