Full List: Tinubu confers national honours on democracy icons, journalists, activists, lawmakers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his 2025 Democracy Day address, announced the conferment of national honours on a wide range of individuals—including pro-democracy heroes, human rights activists, journalists, and lawmakers—recognizing their sacrifices and contributions to Nigeria’s democratic evolution.

Posthumous Honours

Kudirat Abiola – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Shehu Musa Yar’Adua – Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR)

Prof. Humphrey Nwosu – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Alhaji Balarabe Musa – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Pa. Alfred Rewani – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Bagauda Kaltho – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Chima Ubani – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Alao Aka Bashorun – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Chief Frank Kokori – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Emma Ezeazu – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Bamidele Aturu – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Fredrick Fasehun – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Professor Festus Iyayi – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Dr. John Yima Sen – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Alhaja Sawaba Gambo – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Dr. Edwin Madunagu – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Dr. Alex Ibru – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Chief Bola Ige – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Pa. Reuben Fasoranti – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Sen. Ayo Fasanmi – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Sen. Polycarp Nwite – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Living Recipients

Prof. Wole Soyinka – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)

Prof. Olatunji Dare – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Kunle Ajibade – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Nosa Igiebor – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Dapo Olorunyomi – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Bayo Onanuga – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Ayo Obe – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Dare Babarinsa – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Senator Shehu Sani – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Governor Uba Sani – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Barrister Femi Falana, SAN – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Prof. Shafideen Amuwo – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Barrister Luke Aghanenu – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Hon. Labaran Maku – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Dr. Tunji Alausa – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Mr. Nick Dazang – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Hon. Abdul Oroh – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Odia Ofeimun – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Seye Kehinde – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Barrister Felix Morka – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Barrister Ledum Mitee – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Hon. Olawale Osun – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Dr. Amos Akingba – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Prof. Segun Gbadegesin – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Mobolaji Akinyemi – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Dr. Kayode Shonoiki – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Prof. Julius Ihonvbere – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Prof. Bayo Williams – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Sen. Abu Ibrahim – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Sen. Ameh Ebute – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Posthumous Pardons and Honours for Ogoni Nine

Ken Saro-Wiwa – Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)

Saturday Dobee – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Nordu Eawo – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Daniel Gbooko – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Paul Levera – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Felix Nuate – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Baribor Bera – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Barinem Kiobel – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

John Kpuine – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

Presiding National Assembly Officers (Decorated)

Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)

Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)

Senator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu – Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR)