President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred the prestigious National Honours Award of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on Honourable Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo.
The minister commented that the honour at this point in the history of the nation, fills his heart with sincere gratitude, not only to him as a person, but a reflection of the tireless efforts and dedication of his team towards the progress and development of his dear nation particularly in the transportation sector within this short time.
His words: “My profound gratitude goes to the President Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, and my colleagues in the cabinet for their unwavering support and guidance at all times.
“Also, my heartfelt appreciation goes to our hard-working civil servants in the Federal Ministry of Transportation ecosystem and its Agencies, this is a testament to our collective efforts, and commitment to purpose. “This honour is much as theirs as it is mine. Thank you for your professionalism and active participation in delivering on our mandate. The “low-hanging fruits” paid off after all.”
Sambo prayed that the new government will usher in unending prosperity for Nigerians as individuals and as a nation at large, wishing that the legacies he has built with others endure.