Independence: Tinubu confers National Honours on Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Barau, Others

In the spirit of the 64th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun; and Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau.

Also honoured were the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.

The President who disclosed the honours award in his Nationwide Broadcast to commemorate the October 1st Independence, charged Nigerians to use the challenges of the moment to believe in themselves, adding “We are Nigerians—resilient and tenacious”.

The President disclosed that 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).”

The President who promised that better days are ahead of us, added that “challenges of the moment must always make us believe in ourselves. We are Nigerians—resilient and tenacious. We always prevail and rise above our circumstances. I urge you to believe in our nation’s promise. The road ahead may be challenging, but we will forge a path toward a brighter future with your support.

“Together, we will cultivate a Nigeria that reflects the aspirations of all its citizens, a nation that resonates with pride, dignity, and shared success. As agents of change, we can shape our destiny and build a brighter future by ourselves, for ourselves and for future generations.

“Please join our administration in this journey towards a brighter future. Let us work together to build a greater Nigeria where every citizen can access opportunities and every child can grow up with hope and promise.”