President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honored several distinguished Nigerians with national awards in recognition of their contributions to various fields, including democracy, human rights, literature, and national development.
The honours were announced on Wednesday, June 12, during the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations at the Joint Session of the National Assembly.
Among the recipients is the late Kudirat Abiola, who was posthumously awarded the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) for her pro-democracy activism, and was the wife of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, widely regarded as the winner of the annulled 1993 presidential election.
Others honoured include:
• Bola Ige (CFR) – former Attorney General of the Federation and a vocal advocate for democracy.
• Pa Reuben Fasoranti (CFR) – elder statesman and Afenifere leader.
• Nurudeen Olowokere (CON) – honoured for his contributions to the democratic process.
• Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON) – Nobel Laureate and literary icon, recognized for his lifelong advocacy for justice and human rights.
• Prof. Olatunji Dare (GCON) – celebrated columnist, academic, and public intellectual.
• Bayo Onanuga (CON) – veteran journalist and presidential aide, recognized for his role in pro-democracy journalism.
• Senator Shehu Sani (CON) – former senator and rights activist, awarded for his work in civil society and advocacy.
• Femi Falana (CON) – renowned human rights lawyer and constitutional advocate.
President Tinubu stated at the event that the awards demonstrate Nigeria’s gratitude towards individuals who have steadfastly upheld truth, justice, and democratic principles, even in adversity.
He noted that these individuals have made sacrifices, utilized their voices, writing, and courage to shape Nigeria’s current democratic landscape.
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