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FG disqualifies all 32 nominated candidates For 2022 Merit Award
ABUJA-THE 2022 edition of Nigerian National Order of Merit,NNOM, has no winner as the organisers, the Nigerian National Merit Award,said all the 32 candidates nominated for the award did not qualify.
The chairman, Nigerian National Merit Award Governing Board, Prof. Shakarau Yakubu Aku, who disclosed this at a briefing in Abuja yesterday, explained that 32 nominations/applications for the award were received by the NNMA.
According to him, four candidates are in the field of Science, nine in Medicine, five in Engineering Technology and 14 were in the Humanities.
“This year,a total of 32 nominations/applications for the NNOM Award were received by the NNMA, 4 in the field of Science, 9 in Medicine, 5 in Engineering Technology and 14 in the Humanities.
“The nominations went through standard assessment process, however after going through the rigorous process of assessment exercise, none was adjourned to have merited the Nigerian National Order of Merit, NNOM Award for this year 2022. So in this year’s exercise no winner emerged,”he said.
Recall that the Nigerian National Merit Award,NNMA, was established by ACT No. 53 of the 1979 and was amended by Act No. 96 of the 1992 now LFN 122 of 2004.
The Award is named Nigerian National Order of Merit,NNOM, and is a separate Order of Dignity in the Highest Honors category in the fields of Science, Medicine,Engineering/Technology,and Humanities including Arts and Culture.
The NNMA as an Agency is charged with selecting all intellectual and creative contributions in all areas of human endeavor, and rewarding unique contributions by the award of the NNOM.
“Each year, the NNMA advertises for nominations of candidates for theNNOM Award in the four fields of Engineering/Technology, Medicine, Humanities including Arts and Culture, and Sciences.
“The nominations go to specialized Committees which may use external assessors, when the need arises, before their recommendations are considered by a committee of Chairmen and then the Governing Board and Mr. President gives his approval,” Prof. Aku explained.
Aku, who also explained that another activity of the NNMA is the hosting of the Annual Forum of Laureates of the NNOM, said:”Annually, the Governing Board of the NNMA organize the Annual Forum of Laureates of the Nigerian National Order of Merit, NNOM.”
He said: “The Forum is organized to deliberate on salient issues of national interest, thereby affording the body of Laureates an opportunity to channel views in policy making thereby contribute to national discourse.
” It is also to promote networking opportunities between the Government, industries and the private sector; to enable other Nigerian intellectuals, Academia and Research Organizations both in Nigeria and in the Diaspora to share ideas and to summarize the ideas generated in each Forum in its Communiqué and Proceedings and help foster national development.
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“This year’s Forum, the 13th Forum is scheduled to hold from Tuesday 6th- Wednesday 7th December, 2022, from 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily at the Merit House, Complex, Maitama, Abuja.
” The Forum is expected to be declared open by the President,Commander – in –Chief of the Armed Forces of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
The theme for the 13th Forum is “Building Nigeria Through National Integration.”
” The Keynote Speaker on this occasion of the 13th Forum will be Professor Babagana Zulum, the Executive Governor of Borno State.
”Followed by presentations of Papers which will be delivered by distinguished Nigerian scholars, government functionaries and Professionals on various aspects of the theme. The sub themes are as follows: Dimensions for National, Health Insurance, Patriotism and Nation Building and Knowledge System forEconomy Development.”
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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