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| Stephanie Okereke receiving her national honour from Jonathan few years ago |
The city of Abuja was agog this morning as President
Goodluck Jonathan today, Monday conferred different categories of national honours
on 313 persons who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of
endeavour.
Among those
honoured at the ceremony which was held at the International Conference Centre,
Abuja were a taxi driver, Mr. Imeh Usuah; a traffic warden, Cpl. Solomon Dauda;
and a steward, Mr. Onuh Isaac, who have displayed exemplary performances.
The three of
them got house gifts in the Federal Capital Territory from the President in
addition to their national awards, Member of the Order of the Niger.
Jonathan
also directed that the designer of the national flag, Pa Michael Akinkunmi, be
placed on the salary of a Special Assistant to the President for life in
addition to his national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal
Republic.
The
President charged the honourees to ensure that the awards are not seen as mere
pieces of paper and garlands tied around their necks.
The Monday’s
investiture brought to 4,737, the total of the national honours so far
conferred on individuals since its inception in 1963.
Twenty-five
individuals were conferred with the national honour of the Commander of the
Order of Federal Republic; 60 persons were honoured with Commander of the Order
of Niger, 54 got the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic; 63 received
the Officer of the Order of the Niger; 53 were presented with Member of the
Order of the Niger; and 56 got Member of the Order of the Niger.
One
recipient each got the Federal Republic Medal (First Class) and Federal Republic
Medal (Second Class) respectively.
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