The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) warmly commends His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for conferring a well-deserved posthumous national honour on the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), in recognition of his pivotal role in the June 12, 1993 presidential election – widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest election.
This gesture by President Tinubu is a profound act of historical justice and national healing. It not only honours the memory of a man of uncommon integrity and courage, but also signals the administration’s commitment to acknowledging and preserving the legacy of those who have advanced the cause of democracy in Nigeria.
Prof. Nwosu, a distinguished scholar and son of the South-East, exemplified professionalism, neutrality, and transparency in electoral administration. His leadership in the 1993 elections set a standard that remains a benchmark for electoral integrity in our nation’s democratic journey.
FOSAD believes that further immortalizing his legacy will serve both symbolic and practical purposes for institutional memory and national unity. We therefore respectfully urge President Tinubu and the Federal Government to consider naming the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after Professor Humphrey Nwosu.
Such an honour would not only immortalize his name but also serve as a lasting reminder to current and future electoral managers of the values of courage, truth, and patriotism that he embodied.
We thank Mr. President once again for this honour and encourage continued efforts toward deepening democracy, electoral reforms, and inclusive national recognition.
E-Signed:
Dr. Stephen Nwala
President
Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD)
Dr. Uzor Ngoladi
Secretary General
Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD)
