President Jonathan confers honours on 313 people...total now 4737 since 1963

President Goodluck Jonathan on 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.

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