President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, addressed the nation in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
In his speech on October 1st, Tinubu announced that his administration would soon unveil the full list of beneficiaries of the 2024 national honours.
He also revealed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, have been awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
Additionally, the Deputy Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives were conferred the honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), while the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives received the honour of Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).
The President’s statement read: “As is the tradition, the government will soon announce all the beneficiaries of our national honours for 2024.
The Senate President and the Chief Justice of the Federation have been conferred with the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
The Deputy Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives have the honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), while the Deputy Speaker of the House has been awarded Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).”