By Chinedu Ogbonna
The Federal Government has postponed the collection of the instruments of the National Honours Award.
No new date was announced for the exercise.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mrs. Ibiene Roberts, made this known in a statement by the ministry’s Director of Press, Mrs. Julie Jacobs.
The collection of the award certificates and medals was initially fixed for Thursday, June 1.
The Permanent Secretary noted due to circumstances beyond the control of the ministry, the date for the collection of the instruments of the award as already published in some national dailies was no longer valid.
Roberts said recipients would be informed when a new date is fixed.
“Due to circumstances beyond the control of the ministry, the date for the collection of the instruments of the award is not feasible. A new date for the collection of the instruments of the award will be communicated to concerned recipients in due course.
“All award recipients are to send copies of their citations/resumes to the Secretary, National Honours Awards Committee, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs (FMSDIGA) on or before June 9,” the statement reads.
The Permanent Secretary apologised for any inconvenience the change of date might have caused recipients.
