President Muhammadu Buhari is set to confer National Honours on president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, May 25th. The ceremony will see both esteemed individuals bestowed with the prestigious National Honours of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON).

This significant development was officially announced via Twitter by Tolu Ogunlesi, the President’s Special Assistant on Digital and New Media. The brief statement has ignited anticipation for the forthcoming event, which will undoubtedly be an extraordinary occasion.

Moreover, Ogunlesi revealed that the same day will witness the official handover of Transition Documents to the incoming Administration. This symbolic act marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s history, as it signifies the smooth and organized transition of power from President Buhari to the newly elected government. The seamless nature of this process is primarily attributed to the enactment of Executive Order 14 signed by President Buhari.