Presidency Apologises For Including Fasoranti, Madunagu On Posthumous Awards List (SEE FULL LIST)

DEMOCRACY DAY NATIONAL HONOURS’ LIST: CORRIGENDUM

During his Democracy Day address at the joint session of the National Assembly earlier today, President Bola Tinubu announced a list of pro-democracy activists and national figures to be honoured for their significant contributions to the restoration of democratic governance in Nigeria.

Under the Posthumous Award category, the names of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the Afenifere leader, and Dr. Edwin Madunagu were incorrectly included.

Both distinguished individuals are very much alive and, therefore, should not have appeared in the posthumous category.

We sincerely regret this oversight. We shall make the necessary corrections across all State House digital platforms.

We appreciate your understanding.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
June 12, 2025

SEE FULL LIST

1. Kudirat Abiola (CFR)
2. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR)
3. Humphrey Nwosu (CON)
4. Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON)
5. Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR)
6. Alfred Rewani (CFR)
7. Bagauda Kaltho (OON)
8. Chima Ubani (OON)
9. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON)
10. Alao Aka Bashorun (CON)
11. Chief Frank Kokori (CON)
12. Emma Ezeazu (OON)
13. Bamidele Aturu (OON)
14. Fredrick Fasehun (CON)
15. Professor Festus Iyayi (CON)
16. Dr John Yima Sen (OON)
17. Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON)
18. Edwin Madunagu (CON)
19. Alex Ibru (CON)
20. Chief Bola Ige (CFR)
21. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR)
22. Ayo Fasanmi (CON)
23. Polycarp Nwite (CON)
24. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON)
25. Ken Saro-Wiwa (CON)
26. Saturday Dobee (OON)
27. Nordu Eawo (OON)
28. Daniel Gbooko (OON)
29. Paul Levera (OON)
30. Felix Nuate (OON)
31. Baribor Bera (OON)
32. Barinem Kiobel (OON)
33. John Kpuine (OON)