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Buhari confers national honour on Omo-Agege
President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the Deputy President of the Senate Ovie Omo-Agege.
Buhari said the award was given to Omo- Agege who represents Delta Central in the National Assembly was due to his immense contribution to lawmaking.
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The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy Senate President, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday.
The CFR award will be formally conferred on Omo-Agege at a ceremony on October 11.
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