Full list of prominent Nigerians Tinubu gives awards to on Democracy Day

• President Bola Tinubu has conferred the award of the National Honour on 102 Nigerians in commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day
• Tinubu awarded living and dead Nigerians who have contributed to the struggle for democracy in Nigeria's history
• The honourees cut across various fields and professions, including journalism, activism, civil society, and politics

President Bola Tinubu has conferred 102 prominent Nigerians with the National Honours Award in the 2025 Democracy Day. The honourees included the living and the dead, who have made significant contributions to Nigeria's democratic journey.

The honours included the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), and Member of the Federal Republic (MFR). Tinubu announced the awardees while addressing Nigerians during the Democracy Day celebration at a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12.

The beneficiaries of the awards cut across various aspects of life. These included professionals from journalism, activism, civil society, and politics, who are strong pro-democracy advocates, media voices during the agitation for the realisation of the June 12, 1993, general election and those who championed national development.

Below is the full list of the awardees as received by Legit.ng:

1. Kudirat Abiola (CFR)
2. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR)
3. Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON)
4. Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON)
5. Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR)
6. Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR)
7. Bagauda Kaltho (OON)
8. Chima Ubani (OON)
9. Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON)
10. Alao Aka Bashorun (CON)
11. Chief Frank Kokori (CON)
12. Emma Ezeazu (OON)
13. Bamidele Aturu (OON)
14. Fredrick Fasehun (CON)
15. Professor Festus Iyayi (CON)
16. Dr John Yima Sen (OON)
17. Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON)
18. Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON)
19. Dr. Alex Ibru (CON)
20. Chief Bola Ige (CFR)
21. Pa. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR)
22. Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON)
23. Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON)
24. Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON)
25. Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON)
26. Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON)
27. Kunle Ajibade (OON)
28. Nosa Igiebor (OON)
29. Dapo Olorunyomi (OON)
30. Bayo Onanuga (CON)
31. Ayo Obe (OON)
32. Dare Babarinsa (CON)
33. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON)
34. Senator Shehu Sani (CON)
35. Governor Uba Sani (CON)
36. Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON)
37. Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON)
38. Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON)
39. Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON)
40. Hon. Labaran Maku (OON)
41. Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON)
42. Mr Nick Dazang (OON)
43. Hon Abdul Oroh (OON)
44. Odia Ofeimun (CON)
45. Seye Kehinde (OON)
46. Barrister Felix Morka (CON)
47. Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON)
48. Hon. Olawale Osun (CON)
49. Dr. Amos Akingba (CON)
50. Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON)
51. Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR)
52. Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON)
53. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON)
54. Prof. Bayo Williams (CON)
55. Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR)
56. Sen. Ameh Ebute (CFR)
57. General Alani Akinrinade, (GCON)
58. Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu (CON)
59. Ken Saro Wiwa (CON)
60. Saturday Dobee (OON)
61. Nordu Eawo (OON)
62. Daniel Gbooko (OON)
63. Paul Levera (OON)
64. Felix Nuate (OON)
65. Baribor Bera (OON)
66. Barinem Kiobel (OON)
67. John Kpuine (OON)

Tinubu urges Wike to remain focus

Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to remain focused in his ministerial assignment.

Tinubu, during the inauguration of the renovated international conference centre, urged the minister not to be distracted by busybodies.

The president, at the event, also declared that the ICC would no longer be available for use for free henceforth.

Source: Legit.ng