Justice belgore heads national honours award committee

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Justice Belgore Heads National Honours Award Committee

The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore, as the Chairman of the National Honours Award Committee. This appointment was made by the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, in a bid to revamp the national honours system and recognize outstanding Nigerians who have made significant contributions to the country's development.

As the Chairman of the National Honours Award Committee, Justice Belgore will lead a team of experts to identify and recommend individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to the nation in various fields, including politics, business, education, healthcare, and the arts. The committee will also review nominations and make recommendations to the President for the conferment of national honours, including the highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).

Justice Belgore, a renowned jurist with over three decades of experience in the judiciary, has served in various capacities, including as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1987 to 1995. He has also served as a member of several international organizations, including the International Commission of Jurists and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

The appointment of Justice Belgore as the Chairman of the National Honours Award Committee is seen as a move to restore the prestige and integrity of the national honours system, which has been criticized in the past for being politicized and lacking transparency.

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