June 12: Full List Of National Honours By Tinubu On 2025 Democracy Day
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ABUJA – As part of Nigeria’s 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a list of national honours, recognizing individuals both living and deceased who have contributed significantly to the nation’s democratic journey.
In his nationwide address, on Wednesday, June 12, President Tinubu emphasized the collective nature of Nigeria’s achievements and the need to remain committed to democratic ideals.
“Fellow compatriots, our achievements are not the work of one man. They are the result of a collective effort to make possible the Nigerian Dream,” he said.
“Yet, the journey is not over. We must work even harder to translate broad macroeconomic gains into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. We must stay the course, reject cynicism, and believe Nigeria can and will rise again.”
Marking the 26th year of uninterrupted democratic rule, the president stated it was only fitting to honour those who made historic sacrifices for Nigeria’s democratic advancement.
Among those honoured was Kudirat Abiola, posthumously conferred with the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR), for her heroic role in the June 12 struggle.
Other posthumous national honours include:
Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR)
Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti, Alao Aka Bashorun, Chief Frank Kokori, Fredrick Fasehun, Prof. Festus Iyayi, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, Pa Alfred Rewani (all CON)
Bagauda Kaltho, Chima Ubani, Emma Ezeazu, Bamidele Aturu, Dr. John Yima Sen, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo, Daniel Gbooko, Paul Levera, Felix Nuate, Baribor Bera, Barinem Kiobel, John Kpuine (all OON)
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Chief Bola Ige, Pa. Reuben Fasoranti, Sen. Abu Ibrahim, Sen. Ame Ebute (all CFR)
Sen. Ayo Fasanmi, Sen. Polycarp Nwite, Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo, Alhaja Sawaba Gambo, Dr. Edwin Madunagu, Dr. Alex Ibru (all CON).
In a significant symbolic move, President Tinubu also conferred posthumous honours and full presidential pardons on Ken Saro-Wiwa (CON) and his fellow members of the Ogoni Nine.
National honours were also conferred on several living individuals for their contributions to journalism, human rights, literature, politics, and public service:
Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON)
Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON), Kunle Ajibade, Nosa Igiebor, Dapo Olorunyomi (OON)
Bayo Onanuga, Ayo Obe, Dare Babarinsa, Bishop Matthew Kukah, Senator Shehu Sani, Governor Uba Sani, Femi Falana, SAN, Prof. Shafideen Amuwo, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Felix Morka, Ledum Mitee, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Odia Ofeimun, Mobolaji Akinyemi, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, Prof. Bayo Williams, Prof. Segun Gbadegesin, Dr. Amos Akingba, Luke Aghanenu, Labaran Maku, Nick Dazang, Abdul Oroh, Seye Kehinde, Olawale Osun, Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (mostly CON or OON)
A special mention was made of Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu, revered journalist and publisher, who was honoured with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) as he celebrates his 90th birthday on June 13.
Finally, President Tinubu decorated the presiding officers of the National Assembly with national honours earlier conferred in 2024:
Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senate President – GCON
Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, Speaker of the House – GCON
Senator Jibrin Barau, Deputy Senate President – CFR
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker – CFR