Tinubu Announces National Awards for Democracy Activists, ‘Soldier-Democrats of the June 12 Struggle’

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced national awards to honor dozens of Nigerians for their roles in the struggle for democratic rule. The honors are bestowed upon individuals who endured significant hardship, including persecution, indignities, exile, and incarceration, to pave the way for the democracy the nation enjoys today.

"I am also pleased to announce national awards to the following Nigerians, who suffered persecution, endured indignities, exile, incarceration and, at times, solitary confinement, so that we have democracy today," the President stated.

The list of honorees comprises a wide array of figures, including Barrister Ayoka Lawani, Tunde Fagbenle, Oladele Alake, and Olatunji Bello, among many others. President Tinubu also specifically recognized the "soldier-democrats of the June 12 struggle." This group includes military personnel such as Major General MA Garba, Brigadier General Lawal Jaafaru Isa, and Col Umar Farouk Ahmed, among others.

The full list of recipients is expected to be released in the coming days, marking a significant acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by these individuals in Nigeria's journey toward democratic governance.

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I am also pleased to announce national awards to the following Nigerians, who suffered persecution, endured indignities, exile, incarceration and, at times, solitary confinement, so that we have democracy today.