Tinubu Confers National Honours On Soyinka, Kukah, Nwosu, Musa, 62 Others [Full List]

President Bola Tinubu has awarded national honours to 66 Nigerians for their contributions to the country, especially in connection with the fight for democracy during the June 12 movement.

Among those honoured are Nobel Prize winner Prof. Wole Soyinka, prominent lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah.

The announcement came on Thursday, as the President recognised individuals who played significant roles in shaping Nigeria’s democratic journey.

One of the posthumous awards went to Kudirat Abiola, who was named a Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) for her part in the push to uphold the results of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

Other deceased honourees include Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), and environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa (CON), along with members of the Ogoni Nine. All of them received full presidential pardons.

The list of living recipients includes journalist and columnist Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON), publisher Kunle Ajibade (OON), Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), Bayo Onanuga (CON), human rights advocate Ayo Obe (OON), and media veteran Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu (CON), who turns 90 on June 13.

Other honourees include Senator Shehu Sani, Governor Uba Sani, Prof. Shafideen Amuwo, Barrister Ledum Mitee, Hon. Labaran Maku, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, and Mobolaji Akinyemi.

The awards ranged from Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) to the highest civilian honour, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).

President Tinubu also formally presented honours to National Assembly leaders who had been previously awarded in 2023.

These include Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas (GCON), Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu (CFR).

Here’s the full list of awardees as announced by President Bola Tinubu:

• Kudirat Abiola – CFR

• Shehu Musa Yar’Adua – GCFR

• Prof. Humphrey Nwosu – CON

• Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu – CON

• Alhaji Balarabe Musa – CFR

• Pa Alfred Rewane – 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

• 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

• Pa Reuben Fasoranti – CFR

• Senator Ayo Fasanmi – CON

• Senator Polycarp Nwite – CON

• Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo – CON

• 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

• Mobolaji Akinyemi – CFR

• Dr. Kayode Shonoiki – CON

• Prof. Julius Ihonvbere – CON

• Prof. Bayo Williams – CON

• Senator Abu Ibrahim – CFR

• Senator Ame Ebute – CFR

• Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu – CON

• Ken Saro-Wiwa – CON

• Saturday Dobee – OON

• Nordu Eawo – OON

• Daniel Gbooko – OON

• Paul Levera – OON

• Felix Nuate – OON

• Baribor Bera – OON

• Barinem Kiobel – OON

• John Kpuine – OON

The full list includes over 60 individuals across various sectors—law, journalism, activism, politics, and civil society—who have been recognised for their efforts in fighting for justice, democracy, and national development.