‘Buhari on Tuesday, conferred National Honours in different ranks on 450 Nigerians and non-Nigerians’
The lawmaker representing Idemili North and Idemili South at the House of Representatives, Hon. Obinna Chidoka, has congratulated all the recipients of the National awards presented by President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari had on Tuesday in Abuja, conferred National Honours in different ranks on 450 Nigerians and non-Nigerians, who have distinguished themselves in the service of the nation and humanity, saying that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.
In a statement made available to THE DAILY VENDOR, the lawmaker while congratulating the awardees conveyed his good wishes specially to six awardees from his constituency.
The statement partly reads:
“CONGRATULATIONS UMUNNEM”
“With great joy in my heart, I on behalf of my family and constituents hereby heartily congratulate awardees of National Honours by His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, especially distinguished personalities from my constituency that make us proud in their various areas of endeavour.
“I am particularly impressed with Mr President for deeming it fit to recognize these admirable Nigerians from different parts of the country and the diaspora, for their achievements and contributions to our nationhood.
“My special felicitations in no particular order goes to the following Awardees from my constituency.
Prof. Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, President/CEO Afriexim Bank CON, from Nnokwa, in Idemili South Local Government Area.
Chief Nnaemeka Ngige SAN, Chairman Council of Legal Education OFR, from Alor in Idemili South LGA.
Prof Obiora Okonkwo, CEO United Nigeria Airlines OFR, from Ogidi, in Idemili North LGA.
Chief Charles Odunukwe, a renowned industrialist OON, from Oraukwu, in Idemili North LGA.
Prof. Ferdinand A. Ofodile, Professor of Cosmetic Surgery MFR, from Nnobi, in Idemili South LGA.
High Chief Emeka Agbanari, Chairman Seaman Group MFR, from Nnobi, in Idemili south LGA.
Congratulations my beloved brothers.
Hon. Obinna Chidoka
Member Representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency”
