President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the conferment of a national honour on former two-term president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and communications strategist, Malam Halilu Ibrahim Dantiye, and his special adviser, media and publicity, Femi Adesina.
A copy of the letter of the award made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday indicated that the conferment inauguration will be given to the duo on October 11 in Abuja.
The letter which conveyed the award was signed by the minister of special duties and intergovernmental affairs, Sen. George Akume on September 19.
“I have the honour to formally inform you that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the conferment of the National Honours on you, in the rank of CON, Commander of the Order of the Niger.
“The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 9 am,” the letter reads in part.
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