President Bola Tinubu has conferred national awards on 51 eminent Nigerians, including All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Joe Igbokwe, prominent media icons, pro-democracy activists, and retired military officers who fought against military dictatorship during the historic June 12 struggle.
In a nationwide broadcast marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day, the President paid tributes to the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, and other icons, stating that while Nigeria’s democracy is not perfect, it remains the ultimate vehicle for national development.
Prominent among those listed for national awards alongside Igbokwe are National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) chieftains Chief Ayo Opadokun, Chief Ralph Obioha, and Dr. Arthur Nwankwo (posthumous); media veterans Lade Bonuola, Femi Kusa, Sir Ademola Osinubi, and Dele Alake; and activists Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, Richard Akinnola, and Prof. Sylvester Odion-Akhaine.
Significantly, the President recognized “soldier-democrats” who
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