The  Olatunde Awonuga Foundation (OLAF), has congratulated Alhaji Kashim Imam on his conferment with the prestigious honour of Commander of the Order of Niger (CON) by President Muhammadu Buhari.
 
 In a statement, the Chairman of the foundation, Alhaji Olatunde Awonuga, said the recognition by the Federal Government of Nigeria is no doubt a vindication of his noble pursuit of patriotic ideals and the uncommon dedication to promoting the cause of nation-building.
 
 “Your recognition by the Federal Government of Nigeria is well-deserved. More importantly, however, your conferment with a national honour in the stature of CON bears a fitting testimonial to your modest but invaluable contributions to the political as well as socio-economic development of our dear country,” he said.
 
 He commended Alhaji Kashim Imam’s contribution to partisan politics, devoid of hate and divisive tendencies.
 
 “ We at OLAF note with satisfaction your stabilising role as one of the respected leaders of the All Progressive Congress (APC). We recognise the unique role you played in ensuring the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the flagbearer of the APC in the stormy political contest that birthed the agenda of renewed hope.   
 
 “Your enviable performance in public service as evidenced by your position as Chairman of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) continues to inspire your admirers across the country. We at OLAF are elated by the –conferment of national honour on you at this auspicious time in the history of our dear country.
 
“We congratulate you for attaining this significant milestone in the quest to serve your fatherland. The conferment of CON bears eloquent testimony to your vital contributions to the agenda of rebuilding the nation and charting a new course for peace, unity, progress and prosperity under this new dispensation,” he said.
 
He said that OLAF is convinced that the national recognition as Commander of the Order of Niger will serve as an additional tonic for your passion for nationalistic ideals. “We rest assured that the zeal with which you pursue national integration and cohesion will be bolstered with this well-deserved badge of national recognition.
 
“On behalf of OLAF, accept the assurances of our continued prayers and well-wishes as you strive to make further contributions to the progress and development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We wish you continued success and more fitting honours at home and abroad,” he said.