Afrobeats Singer, Davido, award winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, alongside Nigerian footballer, Victor Osimhen, are among the 337 notable Nigerians announced as recipients of the 2023 national awards.
The Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, on Sunday 28th May, 2023, made the announcement of the awards in various cadres to some citizens and friends of Nigeria as approved by President Mohammadu Buhari.
Davido, was awarded the ‘Officer Of the Order of the Niger’, OON.
Kunle Afolayan, was also awarded the ‘Officer Of the Order of the Niger’, OON.
While Victor Osimhen, was awarded ‘Member of the Order of Federal Republic’, MFR.
According to reports, the recipients are also expected to be physically present for the collection of their medals and certificates in a ceremony which has been scheduled for 1st June, 2023.
Story: Hilda Katu
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