President Tinubu Confers National Honours on Senate President Akpabio, CJN Kekere-Ekun, and Other Key Lawmakers
In the nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, President Bola Tinubu conferred prestigious National Honours on key leaders in Nigeria’s government, recognizing their contributions to the country.
The recipients include Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, who were both awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of Nigeria’s highest honors.
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas received the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), while Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu was honored with the Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).
VIDEO: Tinubu confers National Honour on Senate President, CJN, Speaker, others
President Bola Tinubu has conferred National Honours on the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, Speaker of… pic.twitter.com/1uWo4Mi9XJ
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This recognition underscores the significant roles these leaders have played in Nigeria’s governance and their ongoing contributions to the nation’s development.
The announcement was made during President Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, marking a celebration of both Nigeria’s progress and the dedication of its public officials.
Source: Channels TV on X
