June 12 – Tinubu awards a national honor to the NDC Publicity Secretary and Osa Director

President Bola Tinubu has awarded a national honour to the Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, the NDC Osa Director.

Daily Post reports that the Director is among 50 Nigerians recognised for their contributions to the pro‑democracy struggle that led to the restoration of democratic governance in the country.

The President announced the honourees during the 2026 Democracy Day celebration on Friday.

He noted that many of the award recipients endured persecution, imprisonment, exile and other hardships during the struggle for democracy, stressing that their sacrifices helped secure the democratic freedoms Nigerians enjoy today.

The recipients include journalists, civil‑rights activists, political leaders and military officers who participated in the campaign against military rule.

Daily Post also reports that the NDC publicity secretary’s name appeared in the “Soldier‑Democrats” category, comprising military officers who played roles in the fight against military dictatorship.