- Dr. Alausa was conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)
- Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka was conferred with the nation’s second-highest honour, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
- President Tinubu praised the honourees for their unwavering commitment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the honour was bestowed during President Tinubu’s address to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja on June 12, as part of Democracy Day celebrations.
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President Tinubu also conferred national honours on a distinguished group of Nigerians in recognition of their exceptional contributions to democracy, human rights, journalism, public service, and national development.
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka was conferred with the nation’s second-highest honour, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). Other awardees received titles including Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), and Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
The full list of recipients and their respective honours is as follows:
- 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
- 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
- Senator Abu Ibrahim – CFR
- Senator Ameh Ebute – CFR
President Tinubu praised the honourees for their unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s democratic development, civil liberties, and public service, emphasizing that their sacrifices have helped shape the nation’s political landscape.
The recognition forms part of the administration’s efforts to celebrate individuals who have made significant impacts in advancing the ideals of democracy, justice, and national unity.
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