Ayade conferred with the title of CON

Emmanuel Alfred

The Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Sen Prof Ben Ayade has been conferred with the award of Commander of the Order of Niger (CON) by President Muhammadu Buhari.

This event known as the “National Honours Awards Investiture” took place on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Ayade, alongside four hundred and forty seven (447) Nigerians and foreigners labelled as “Nigerians and Friends of Nigeria,” received various honours ranging from the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger and Federal Republic Medals.

Speaking on the award, President Muhammadu Buhari said it was important to confer the titles on eminent Nigerians who have shown themselves exceptional in their different endeavors.

The National Honors were instituted by the National Honors Act No. 5 of 1964, during the First Republic, to honor Nigerians who have rendered service to the benefit of the country