President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, conferred national honours on a distinguished list of Nigerians, both living and late, in recognition of their immense contributions to the advancement and preservation of democracy in Nigeria.
In a landmark ceremony, President Tinubu announced a series of honours, including posthumous awards and presidential pardons, stressing the importance of acknowledging those who sacrificed for democratic ideals.
“In this light, I announce the conferment of the posthumous national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Kudirat Abiola, the heroine of the June 12 struggle,” Tinubu declared during his address.
He also granted full presidential pardon to late environmental activist, Ken-Saro Wiwa and other nine Ogoni people that were killed by late Sanni Abacha.
Other posthumous recipients include:
Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR)
Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON)
Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON)
Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR)
Pa Alfred Rewani (CFR)
Bagauda Kaltho (OON)
Chima Ubani (OON)
Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON)
Alao Aka Bashorun (CON)
Chief Frank Kokori (CON)
Emma Ezeazu (OON)
Bamidele Aturu (OON)
Dr. Fredrick Fasehun (CON)
Prof. Festus Iyayi (CON)
Dr. John Yima Sen (OON)
Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON)
Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON)
Dr. Alex Ibru (CON)
Chief Bola Ige (CFR)
Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON)
Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON)
Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON)
In addition, the president honoured several living democracy advocates, including:
Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON)
Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON)
Kunle Ajibade (OON)
Nosa Igiebor (OON)
Dapo Olorunyomi (OON)
Bayo Onanuga (CON)
Ayo Obe (OON)
Dare Babarinsa (CON)
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON)
Senator Shehu Sani (CON)
Governor Uba Sani (CON)
Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON)
Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON)
Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON)
Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON)
Hon. Labaran Maku (OON)
Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON)
Mr. Nick Dazang (OON)
Hon. Abdul Oroh (OON)
Odia Ofeimun (CON)
Seye Kehinde (OON)
Barrister Felix Morka (CON)
Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON)
Hon. Olawale Osun (CON)
Dr. Amos Akingba (CON)
Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON)
Prof. Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR)
Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON)
Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON)
Prof. Bayo Williams (CON)
Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR)
Sen. Ameh Ebute (CFR)
Pa Reuben Fasoranti (CFR)