Professor Mahmood Yakubu Receives Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) as INEC Tenure Ends

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on Professor Mahmood Yakubu following the end of his second term as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Yakubu was first appointed INEC chairman in November 2015 for a five-year term, which was renewed in 2020, and has now concluded. The award recognises his dedicated service to the nation and his role in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Tinubu thanked Yakubu for his efforts in conducting free and fair elections throughout his tenure.

“President Tinubu has directed that Professor Yakubu hand over to the most senior national commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will oversee the commission until a new chairman is appointed,” the statement added.

In a letter dated October 3, 2025, Professor Yakubu expressed appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve as INEC chairman since 2015.