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By Advocatenewsng.com
HERE are the honourees recognized by President Bola Tinubu on Democracy Day at the joint sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday June12, 2025 held at the Parliament complex in Abuja. The list is arranged in categories according to the status and level of involvement of the individuals in promoting democracy in Nigeria in the past 26 years.
Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR):
- Shehu Musa Yar’Adua: Posthumous recognition for his role in Nigeria’s struggle for democracy.
Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR):
- Kudirat Abiola: Posthumous recognition for her activism demanding validation of the June 12 mandate.
- Balarabe Musa: Posthumous recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Alfred Rewane: Posthumous recognition for his role in the democratic movement.
- Bola Ige: Posthumous recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Mobolaji Akinyemi: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Abu Ibrahim: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Ame Ebute: Recognition for his service to the nation.
Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON):
- Humphrey Nwosu: Posthumous recognition for his role in conducting the freest and fairest election in Nigeria’s history.
- Ndubuisi Kanu: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Beko Ransome-Kuti: Posthumous recognition for his activism and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Alao Aka Bashorun: Recognition for his role in the democratic movement.
- Frank Kokori: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Festus Iyayi: Posthumous recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Sawaba Gambo: Recognition for her activism and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Alex Ibru: Posthumous recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Ayo Fasanmi: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Polycarp Nwite: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Nurudeen Olowopopo: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Femi Falana: Recognition for his activism and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Shafideen Amuwo: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Bayo Onanuga: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Dare Babarinsa: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Matthew Hassan Kukah: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Shehu Sani: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Uba Sani: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Sam Amuka Pemu: Recognition for his contributions to Nigerian journalism.
Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON):
- Bagauda Kaltho: Posthumous recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Chima Ubani: Recognition for his role in the democratic movement.
- Emma Ezeazu: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Bamidele Aturu: Recognition for his activism and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- John Yima Sen: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Kunle Ajibade: Recognition for his contributions to Nigerian journalism
- Nosa Igiebor: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Dapo Olorunyomi: Recognition for his contributions to Nigerian journalism.
- Ayo Obe: Recognition for her activism and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Luke Aghanenu: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Labaran Maku: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Nick Dazang: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Abdul Oroh: Recognition for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
- Seye Kehinde: Recognition for his service to the nation.
- Saturday Dobee: Posthumous recognition as part of the Ogoni Nine.
- Nordu Eawo: Posthumous recognition as part of the Ogoni Nine.
- Daniel Gbooko: Posthumous recognition as part of the Ogoni Nine.
- Paul Levera: Posthumous recognition as part of the Ogoni Nine.
- Felix Nuate: Posthumous recognition as part of the Ogoni Nine.
- Baribor Bera: Posthumous recognition as part of the Ogoni Nine.
- Barinem Kiobel: Posthumous recognition as part of the Ogoni Nine.
- John Kpuine: Posthumous recognition as part of the Ogoni Nine.
Other Honourees are:
- Wole Soyinka, a Nobel Laureate in Literature: Elevated to Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) for his contributions to Nigerian literature and democracy activism.
- Ken Saro-Wiwa, an author and environmental activist: Posthumous recognition with CON for his activism and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.
