Buhari Honours Jonathan, Wike, Others With Service Awards

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday will honour the former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan and 43 other prominent Nigerians with service awards.

Naija News gathered that the event is ongoing at the Conference room of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The event will see the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and 15 other governors, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and service chiefs honoured with various awards for their services.

Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service was set up to recognise distinguished public service to Nigeria, either contributions to individuals, state or local community, or the public through excellence in leadership, service, or humanitarianism.

People who are eligible for the award must be living Public Officials or private citizens excelling consistently in a given sphere of influence, in good character standing, and must also be at the forefront of service and innovation.

Buhari Confers National Honour On 7 Foreigners, 440 Nigerians – [See Order Of Honours]

President Muhammadu Buhari last Tuesday conferred some Nigerian citizens and foreigners with national honours.

Naija News reports that the event was held at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja. This follows the release of the final list of persons proposed for various distinguished honours.

The new list now contains 447 names out of which seven are foreigners, Naija News understands. The event is part of a series of activities to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary.