The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s practice of conferring national honours on politicians.
Obi, who spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the public presentation of The Chronicles of a Legend, a biography of business mogul and philanthropist, Gabriel Igbinedion, called for a reform in how the prestigious national awards are bestowed.
His remarks come amid public debate over the recent conferral of national honours, cash and house gifts to the Super Falcons following their victory at the African Cup of Nations, with many Nigerians argueing for equal recognition of individuals contributing to education, health, and national security.
However, the former Governor of Anambra State praised Igbinedion’s contributions to aviation, education, and the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage, insisting that achievers like him deserve more celebration and recognition from the nation.
