Singer Teni has broken her silence about the backlash she received over the disrespectful act to the president of the country, Mummandu Buhari, during a honourary event.
A video had gone viral in the early hours of yesterday, October 12, showing Teni walking away after receiving the award.
Netizens faulted her for not waiting for a handshake from the president or even showing respect.
In reaction to this, Teni finally released a lengthy statement to break her silence. She thanked God for the opportunity, and also those who awarded her including the president.
She dedicated her award to young ladies in the country.
The statement read, “With honour and gratitude to God, it was indeed a joyous moment to receive a National Honor yesterday. I was conferred MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR @muhammadubuhari President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the National Awards Committee headed by Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, the Emir of Lafia, after diligently going through over 5,000 submissions.
“Special thanks to God for this, the Federal Government, my loved ones and to you all supporting me from day 1. This honor is for the entire family of Rt. Brigadier General Simeon Olaosebikan Apata (Ascend), My Father.
“I was granted this award for “consistent and meaningful participation in community and/or national development; rendering unsolicited, selfless and philanthropic services to humanity; outstanding sacrifice in the defence of a cause popularly adjudged to be positive, relevant and beneficial to the nation and community.
“To the all the young girls this one is for you. Let’s not forget to stop dreaming. Nothing is impossible
“Back to the work that got me here. New music soon.”
