June 12: FG Enlarges Democracy Heroes’ List

Apparently bowing to pressure from proponents of the June 12 mandate, the Federal Government says more names will be added to the list of national honours’ awardees for their role in the struggle for democracy.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha made the disclosure in his opening remarks at the investiture of national honours on late MKO Abiola, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, and late Chief Gani Fawehinmi.

At the awards’ presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday, the senior son of MKO Abiola, Mr Kola Abiola received the award of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on behalf of his late father.

Hajia Ganiat Fawehinmi also received the award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) for her late husband, Chief Gani Fawehinmi while Ambassador Babagana Kingibe personally received his award of (GCON).

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