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Mike Adenuga



•  Suswam, Uduaghan, Elumelu, 145 others for National Honours Awards

By Senator Iroegbu 

One of the nation’s foremost entrepreneurs and the Chairman of Globacom Nigeria Limited, Chief Mike Adenuga, has topped the list of Nigerians and friends of the country to be honoured with this year’s National Honours Award.

Adenuga, whose company pioneered per second billing in the telecommunications industry, will be conferred with the award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on September 17 when President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to decorate him and 148 other recipients of the awards. 

He will be the second Nigerian outside government officials, after the Chairman of Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to be conferred with the nation’s second highest national honour.

Dangote was honoured with GCON last year for his contribution to the growth of the nation’s economy.

A presidency source said Adenuga was being honoured for decades of resilience in enterprise and immense contribution to the country's economic development.
“Adenuga has held aloft the Nigerian flag in many spheres around the world, particularly in the West African region,” the source said.

According to the list of the recipients of the national honours released yesterday from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), 11 persons, including six Supreme Court justices and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, will receive the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) award.

Four governors, including Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) and Gabriel Suswam (Benue) as well as Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed and his counterpart in the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Akin Adesina, seven senators, the Esema of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion and the first military governor of Lagos State, Brig-Gen. Mobolaji Johnson, are among the recipients of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).

Among other CON recipients are former Managing Director, United Bank for Africa Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu; former Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic  Party (PDP) Alhaji Kawu Baraje; and a businessman, Dr. Cosmas Maduka.

Recipients of the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) include Majority Leader, House of Representatives, Hon. Mulikat Akande; a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Sarah Adebisi Sosan; former President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun; Director General, Bureau for Public Procurement, Mr. Emeka Eze; and the National Chairman, Labour Party (LP), Mr. Dan Nwanyanwu.

Other honourees include: Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed (CFR), Hon. Justice Walter S. Nkanu Onnoghen (CFR), Hon. Justice Suleiman Galadima (CFR), Hon. Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour (CFR), Hon. Justice Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta (CFR), Hon. Justice Mary Ukaego Odili (CFR), Hon. Justice Andrews Otutu Obaseki (Rtd) (CFR), Hon. Justice Kayode Eso (rtd) (CFR), Chief Martin Elechi (CON), Alh. Danbaba Danfulani Suntai (CON), Alh. Ahmed Muazu (CON), Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN (CON), Sen. Abdul Ahmed Ningi, (CON), Sen. Ayogu Eze (CON), Sen. Zainab Abdulkadir Kure (CON), Sen. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (CON), Sen. Umaru Ibrahim Tsauri (CON), Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha (CON), Sen. Hamisu Musa (CON), Sen. Bello Jibrin Gada (CON), Amb. (Sen.) Adamu Ajuji Waziri (CON), Sen. Emmanuel Azu Agboti (CON), Sen. Mike Ajaegbo (CON) and Hajiya Ina Ciroma (CON).

Also included are Prof. Stephen Debo Adeyemi (CON), Mr Cletus Ibeto (CON), Hon. Sulaiman Kawu (OFR), Hon. Halims Agada (OFR), Hon. Bashir Adamu (OFR), Chief Antony Ani (OFR), Justice N. O. Adekola (rtd) (OFR), Alex A. Izinyon, SAN (OFR), Godwin Jeddy Agba (OFR), O. Omonuwa, SAN (OFR), Dr. Patrick Dele Cole (OFR), H.E. Alhaji Sani Abubakar Danladi (OFR), Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye Eric, Mni (OFR), John Gozen Gobak (OFR), Dr.  Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako (OFR), Alh. Moh'd Sani Aliyu Augie (OFR), Alhaji Ibrahim K. Aliyu Mni (OFR), Alh. Muhammadu Indimi (OFR), Dr. Emmanuel Samson Miri (OFR), Alhaji Bashari Aminu (OFR), Alh. Adamu Aliyu (OFR), Engr. (Mrs.) Esther Gonda (OON), Dr. Emmanuel Okereke (OON), Engr. Bala Na'ade Adamu (OON), Lt. Col. Shehu Ibrahim (Rtd) (OON), Habib Baba Habu (OON), Hajia Muheeba Dankaka (OON), Uchechukwu S. Ogah (OON), Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa (OON), Othman Babayola Mohammed (OON), Alh. Yakubu Muhammed (OON), Dr Adesegun Akin-Olugbade (OON), Chief Alexander Chika Okafor (OON) and Prof. Cyprian Okechukwu Okonkwo SAN (OON).

Other recipients include Dr. Nimota Nihinlola Akanbi (OON), Dr. Tahir Mamman (OON), Maj. Gen. A. A. Olaniyi (OON), AVM. Tomboiyi Dick Iruenabere (OON), Rear Admiral Emeraku Ijioma (OON), Prof. Charity Ashimem Angya (OON), Prof. Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade (OON), Alhaji Mohammed Kabir Ahmed (OON), Hon. Musa Ibrahim Ahmadu (OON), Alhaji Mahmoud Lai Alabi (OON), Mrs. Mary Galadima (OON), Prof. (Mrs.) Adenike Abiose (OON), Mr. Pius J. Major (OON), Amb.S. O. Willoughby
(OON), Dr. Paul Botwev Orhii (OON), Mabel Alaba Amoni-Okwuonu (OON), Mr. Samuel Edward Inyang (OON), Brig. Gen. Anthony Daniel Etukudo (rtd) (OON), Mr. Tijani Yusuf (OON), Mr. Matthew Osayaba Aikhionbare (OON), Engr. Chief James Bukohwo Erhuero (OON), Mrs. Sarah Alade (OON), Suleiman Barau (OON), Dr. Kingsley Bosah Chiedu Moghalu (OON) and Mr. Abu Karofi (OON).

Those to get Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) are Teco Benson, Prof.Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, Arch. (Chief) Daniel Nwabueze Denne Nwankwo, HRH. Igwe Peter Chukwuma Ezenwa, His Lordship, Bishop Michael Chukwunweike Okonkwo, Rt. Rev. Godfrey Anayo Chukwu Agupusi, HRH. Edun Akenzua, His Lordship, Bishop Peter Imasuen, HRH. Ezeudo Abel Nwobodo, Prince Eze Madumere, Hajia Dije Bala Jibrin, HRM. Oba Dr. Victor Ademefun Adesimbo Kiladejo, Dr. Adegoke Olaoye Jacob, HRM. Oba Rauf Olayiwola Olawale, Bitrus Pam Kim, Hon. (Chief) Godspower Umejuru Ake, DIG. Audu Abubakar, NPM (rtd), HRH. Alhaji Adamu Abara Gummi, Alhaji Umar Ahmad Usman Dan Ali B/Magaji, Peace Anyiam Osigwe, HRM  Anselm Odaloighe Edenojie II, JP (the Ojuromi of Uromi), Chief David Nnochironye Onyenweaku, Arch Harcourt Adukeh, Chief Joshua Fumudoh, Okechukwu Nwadiuto Emuchay, Chief (Dr) Michael Olawale Cole, Fnim, Muhammad Tahir Zakari, Basorun Doja Adewolu, Auta Mamman Busa, HRM Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Alhaji Alhassan Sule Gwagwa, Hon. Zephania B. Jisalo, Alhaji Mohammed Adam, Alhaji Muhammed Baba Aboki, Most Rev. Bishop Callistus V.C. Onaga, Arch. Ferdinard Nwabueze Agu, Mr. Jelani Aliyu and Lt. Col. M. A. Suleiman.

Awardees of the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) are Alh. Yakubu Haruna, Dr. Usman Abdulkadir Maidugu, Hajia Muslimah Kamaldeen, Elder Evang  Samuel Maduka Onyishi, Alhaji Ibrahim Buba Vokna, Elder Cyril Chukwudi Ngemegwai, Ado Hussaini, Abdulkadir Jibrilu, Igwe Chris Ogakwu, Ahmed Abdullahi, Lawrence Ayinde Osayemi and Chief (Mrs.) Obaleye Olayinka.

The statement yesterday by the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties Office of the SGF, Dr. Henry Akpan, said Jonathan would conduct the 2012 National Honours Award investiture of the recipients at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on September 17, 2012.

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    • The next to be honoured will be an Ibo man! I can bet anything on this one...Federal character!! *sigh*

      From: Dreamer

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • A well-deserved honour to Otunba (Dr.) Mike Adenuga Jnr. By giving honour to whom honour is due, the federal government will be encouraging him to do more for our country – Nigeria and her people. He is a strong believer of the Nigerian dream and is a big source of inspiration for Nigerians, Africans and in fact the entire black race . What he has done with Globacom, building the network from scratch and competing against MTN and Econet Wireless (now Airtel) has done a lot to restore confidence in our people that yes, no matter the challenges, we can actually achieve what we set out to achieve with determination and God on our side. Otunba Adenuga through his Conoil, Globacom and other business interests is probably one of the biggest employers of labour in Nigeria. When you also factor in the many Nigerian SMEs that provide services to the MA Group, it shows how important a role the Group plays in the economic development of Nigeria

      From: Uche Nworah

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • Congratulations to Dr. Mike Adenuga (GCON) for a well deserved honour. His impact on the labour market and the lives of average Nigerian at large is worthy of such a prestigious honour. Kudos to the Federal government of Nigeria for identifying and rewarding such an exemplary entrepreneur of Dr. Mike Adenuga�s (GCON) caliber, i believe this will go a long way to encourage him to do more and motivate other Nigerian entrepreneurs to emulate his kind gesture.

      From: Paul Bankole

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • Governor uduaghan been honored for what? For the that failure of. Governance in delta I suppose.

      From: Jude Ese

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • Must the number of awardees be up to 100 each year? Because the number of people on this list that truly deserve this award is not more than 30. The others are b/c they are politicians even when it is very clear that they are non performers. Kudos to Mike Adenuga

      From: me

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    • Hon. Okechukwu Nwadiutt Emuchay, Consular General of Nigeria to South Africa. Congratulations on the well deserved MFR award. Nigeria has gained some respect in South africa under you. In addition, your contributions to your community Azumin in Abia State has touched many lives. Your best is yet to come. Cheers.

      From: Sly

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • Its a well deserving honour for the Guru himself. His contributions to the Nigerian polity is indeed huge. From Oil and Gas to Telecommunications, Property development and various other human and capital investments in Nigeria and in Africa, it can only be said that he is a true Nigerian. Congratulations Chairman. It is well deserved....

      From: yemi wildehalim

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • Uduaghan practically ground to a halt state machinery to celebrate the phony court rulling that Ibori was not guilt of over 100 counts fraud charges by EFCC which later proved to be right with Crown Court �guily as charged� rulling. Uduaghan was the Henchman to Ibori, and is now being rewarded or honoured for what? As a collaborator to the system that impoverished the Deltans and bring the nation to global disrepute. What a country.

      Serving public servants and politicians don't deserve national honours until after a minimum period of one year they left office. We might be celebrating a thief now. GEJ and PDP just can't get it right.

      From: kenny cougar

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • The National Honour of GCON for Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr. is not only well deserved but a long overdue on. I must congratulate the Federal Government under President Goodluck Jonathan for recognizing this man that remains the most patriotic of all the billionaires that abound in this country. I wish to also congratulate Dr. Adenuga for bagging the heist honour in his fatherland and during his life time. Dr Adenuga, I dare say, is the essence of our abiding faith in the Nigerian nationhood . His contribution to the economic development of Nigeria and Africa as a whole is colossal. I have no doubt that he will see this honour as another impetus for him to continue to champion the course of our total economic emancipation. Congratulations to a national icon of no mean repute?

      From: Anderson Ogbeide, Benin City

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • This is a well deserved honour for the Guru himself. Dr Mike Adenuga Jr (GCON) has empowered millions of Nigerians directly and indirectly through his numerous investments in the country. God has used him to restore hope to the hopeless. Congrats! the most generous man on earth

      From: Femi Opadere

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    • Congratulations to a national icon of be mean repute. A well deserved honour for Dr. Adenuga

      From: Ogbeide Steve

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • Dr. Like Adenuga, "Igi gbogbo ni sowo sugbon oto ni Tobi" This is a well deserved honour to a worthy son of Nigeria. CONGRATULATIONS!

      From: Akin Oduroye

      Posted: 8 months ago

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    • This is absurd ,what manner of award I could see some names that appeared last year and last two years on the same list who barged one of such awards ,one will then decide to wonder the criteria for dis selection this is simply a sign of an inept GEJ ,if not for just a few that can be vowed for I don't see any rational behind honouring State governor,Ministers or even senators they should be assessed based on there performances in there respective domains which is suppose to be the yardstick for them to be on that list for the rest I think Nigerians should be given the parameters for there selection

      From: Ibrahim Abdulla

      Posted: 8 months ago

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