As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, OrderPaper Nigeria has a project, the Fourth Republic ICONS, which aims to celebrate outstanding national statespersons of the Fourth Republic.
ICONS is a book, which, according to the authors, is a prestigious, legacy-driven programme created to celebrate exceptional individuals whose service in both the Legislature and Executive arms of government has significantly shaped the country’s governance landscape and democratic trajectory.
“It entails the publication of the Book of Records, a premier legacy publication profiling confirmed ICONS with data-driven documentation of their journeys, legislative contributions, and executive footprints; and a historic digital archive, capturing 25 years of impactful governance transitions and democratic service across both arms of government.
“The book of records and digital archive will be presented at an exclusive award and gala night scheduled for August 2025 to celebrate the inductees and their legacies,” the statement explained.
It said politicians have been selected as nominees for the premier edition of the Book of Records, billed to be unveiled at a high-profile event in August.
Top on the list are President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and First Lady Remi Tinubu.
Eleven governors also made the list. They are Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Mohammed Bago of Niger State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, and Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of OrderPaper Nigeria and Convener of the ICONS programme, Oke Epia said: “The ICONS of the Fourth Republic honours the best of the best—leaders whose work has deepened our democratic experience and strengthened national development. These are individuals whose service must not only be celebrated but preserved for future generations.”
