National Honour for Pro-Democracy Activists Recognizes Crucial Roles in June 12 Struggle

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The lauding of President Bola Tinubu's decision to bestow national honours on 84 prominent Nigerians, including retired military officers, has been met with praise from the community. Dr. Mohammed Kudu Santuraki, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Technology, Minna, has commended the move, highlighting its significance in promoting national unity and recognizing contributions to Nigeria's democracy.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Bola Tinubu conferred national honours on 84 prominent Nigerians, including retired military officers, on June 12.
  • Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar's (rtd) acceptance speech of the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour highlighted the significant roles some military officers played during the June 12 struggle.
  • Retired army General MA Garba stood tall as Dangiwa's deputy and stood firm for justice and democracy, risking his career and life to support the June 12 struggle.
  • HRH Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, identified as an unsung military officer who risked his career to support the June 12 struggle, continues to champion peace, development, and democratic governance.
  • Col. Dangiwa Umar's (rtd) acceptance speech reminds us of the selfless and quiet courage of many officers who stood firm for justice and democracy during the June 12 struggle.
  • The national honours bestowed on personalities such as military officers demonstrates President Tinubu's dedication to promoting national unity and commitment to recognizing and rewarding contributions to Nigeria's democracy and nation-building.

Statistics:

  • 84 prominent Nigerians, including retired military officers, were conferred national honours on June 12.
  • Col. Dangiwa Umar's (rtd) acceptance speech highlighted the significant roles some military officers played during the June 12 struggle.
  • MA Garba stood firm for justice and democracy during the June 12 struggle, risking his career and life.
  • 1 HRH Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, was identified as an unsung military officer who risked his career to support the June 12 struggle.

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