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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded arrangements to confer on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, the award for their contribution to good governance and the sustenance of democratic rule in the country.
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Recipients of the award initiated by Dr Tom Ohikere includes former vice president Yemi Osinbajo, his successor, Sen Kashim Shettima, APC Governors, National and states Assemblies members and all the National chairmen of the party from 2015 to date.
Ohikere who briefed reporters at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja argued that the ceremony billed to hold on the 25th of this month is a symbolic acknowledgement for all the awardees that the party truly
appreciates their contributions, what they have done or continue to do for the party.
He noted: “The productivity and performance award is to encourage and boost the level of performance by recognizing and appreciating party members and leaders who have distinguished themselves as public officials since the inception of the APC administration in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to stimulate replication by other members.
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“Essentially the program is to award chosen party leaders for high performance, higher productivity, achievements, prudent management of resources, milestones and foster the spirit of healthy competition among APC leaders and stakeholders
“The gathering and celebration will underscore the vital role productivity has assured in the global community as productivity is a fundamental determinant of growth, social progress, improved standard of living, economic growth and human development.
“The ultimate aim is to further deepen and strengthen delivery of democratic dividends at all levels by the APC led administration for the consolidation and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.”
On the state impact merit award, he said through the instrumentality of the Progressive Governors Forum and their peer review report from 2015 till date, will be used to select state governors with observable milestones, legacy projects and value for money
He explained that the APC Parliamentary Award would be based on the number of constituency projects, the motions and bills sponsored by legislators in both National and state Assemblies.
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