Democracy Day 2025: President Tinubu Confers National Honours
In celebration of Democracy Day 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured several Nigerians, both living and deceased—for their unwavering service, sacrifice, and contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey. Here’s the full list of recipients:
Posthumous National Honours
Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR):
Kudirat Abiola
Alhaji Balarabe Musa
Pa Alfred Rewane
Chief Bola Ige
Pa Reuben Fasoranti
Senator Abu Ibrahim
Senator Ame Ebute
Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR):
Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON):
Prof. Humphrey Nwosu
Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu
Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti
Alao Aka Bashorun
Chief Frank Kokori
Dr. Fredrick Fasehun
Prof. Festus Iyayi
Alhaja Sawaba Gambo
Dr. Edwin Madunagu
Dr. Alex Ibru
Senator Ayo Fasanmi
Senator Polycarp Nwite
Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo
Ken Saro-Wiwa
Barinem Kiobel
Emma Ezeazu
Bamidele Aturu
Dr. John Yima Sen
Mobolaji Akinyemi
Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON):
Bagauda Kaltho
Chima Ubani
Emma Ezeazu
Bamidele Aturu
Dr. John Yima Sen
Saturday Dobee
Nordu Eawo
Daniel Gbooko
Paul Levera
Felix Nuate
Baribor Bera
John Kpuine
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🏅 Honours Bestowed on Living Recipients
Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON):
Prof. Wole Soyinka
Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR):
Mobolaji Akinyemi
Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON):
Prof. Olatunji Dare
Bayo Onanuga
Dare Babarinsa
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah
Senator Shehu Sani
Governor Uba Sani
Barr. Femi Falana (SAN)
Prof. Shafideen Amuwo
Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi
Dr. Tunji Alausa
Odia Ofeimun
Barr. Felix Morka
Barr. Ledum Mitee
Hon. Olawale Osun
Dr. Amos Akingba
Prof. Segun Gbadegesin
Dr. Kayode Shonoiki
Prof. Julius Ihonvbere
Prof. Bayo Williams
Uncle Sam Amuka-Pemu
Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON):
Kunle Ajibade
Nosa Igiebor
Dapo Olorunyomi
Ayo Obe
Barr. Luke Aghanenu
Hon. Labaran Maku
Mr. Nick Dazang
Hon. Abdul Oroh
Seye Kehinde
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🏛️ Honours Previously Conferred on Presiding Officers of the National Assembly
Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON):
Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio
Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD (Speaker of the House of Representatives)
Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR):
Senator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau (Deputy Senate President)
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (Deputy Speaker)
