The federal government has again nominated Kayode Fayemi,
governor of Ekiti, for the commander of the order of the Niger (CON) national
award.
This comes eight years after the administration of former
president Goodluck Jonathan nominated Fayemi for the same award.
Although the governor reportedly did not attend the award
ceremony held in 2014, he adds the ‘CON’ title in his official statements,
hinting that he received the award.
Meanwhile, according to the list published on Saturday, five
persons — Senate President Ahmad Lawan; Olukayode Ariwoola, chief justice of
Nigeria (CJN); Tanko Muhammad, former CJN; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,
director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO); and Amina J. Mohammed,
deputy secretary-general of the United Nations — were nominated for the grand
commander of the order of the Niger (GCON).
Those listed for the award of the commander of the order of
the federal republic (CFR) are the late Abba Kyari, former chief of staff; the
late Ibrahim Attahiru, former chief of army staff; Monica Dongban-Mensem,
president of the court of appeal; Oladayo Amao, chief of air staff, among
others.
Others nominated for the CON award include Rotimi Akeredolu,
governor of Ondo; David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi; Simon Lalong, governor of
Plateau; Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC) among others.
The awards will be presented by President Muhammadu Buhari
on October 11, at an event scheduled to hold at the state house in Abuja.
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