Convicted NNMA Awardees Shall Be Stripped Of Their Honour.

By Lizzy Chirkpi.



A bill to strip of any person honoured with the Nigeria National Merit Award (NNMA) but subsequently found wanting of any crime against Nigeria law by court of any competent jurisdiction has passed for second reading in the House of Representatives.

The bill seeks to  amend the National Award Act of 1982, No.96 which set orders and decorations conferred upon Nigerians and friends every year.


Ayodele Oladimeji, sponsor of the bill said, the amendment is very germane for the promotion of excellence by giving recognition to those who had contributed to development and progress of the country in the field of endeavors.

He also emphasized the objectives of the amendment; that in view of the current developments in our economic and political life, the law requires an amendment.

Further speaking, Oladimeji said, "the bill will strengthen the federal government aims and objectives in fighting corruption in all fields of life through the introduction of section 8 (2) to the principal Act which provides: Any Awardee convicted of any criminal offence shall be stripped of the National Honour", he stated.


Contributing to the debate, Adamu Kamale from Adamawa, while supporting to the amendment said it would make the recipients of such awards live up to expectation.

The bill passed second reading after Yakubu Dogara, the speaker put it to a voice vote with the "ayes" having it.

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