The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, Permanent Secretary Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Eniitan and the entire staff of the Federal Ministry of Education, have extended heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, on his well-deserved conferment of the prestigious national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) by His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Professor Suwaiba described the recognition as not only a celebration of Dr. Alausa’s exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication to national service, but also a reflection of the central role education plays in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
“This recognition is a testament to Dr. Alausa’s tireless efforts and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s education sector. I am proud to serve alongside such an exemplary leader whose passion for educational reform continues to inspire excellence within the Ministry and across the nation,” she stated.
The Honourable Minister of State also expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for honouring Dr. Alausa with such a distinguished award, noting that it reinforces the confidence and importance His Excellency places on the Ministry’s ongoing reforms and its vital contributions to national development.
As the Ministry celebrates this honour, Professor Suwaiba reaffirmed her unwavering support for Dr. Alausa and their shared commitment to advancing inclusive, accessible, and high-quality education for all Nigerians.
Signed
Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
