Order of the Niger
| Order of the Niger | |
|---|---|
 Star and ribbon of the 2 divisions | |
Awarded by  Nigeria | |
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Services to the nation. |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | President of Nigeria |
| Grades | Grand Commander (GCON) Commander (CON) Officer (OON) Member (MON) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Federal Republic |
The order takes its name from the River Niger
Nigeria became an independent country on 1 October 1960 and in 1963 became the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The republic instituted two orders of merit: the Order of the Niger and the Order of the Federal Republic.[1]
Award[edit]
The two highest honours, the Grand Commander in the Order of the Federal Republic and Grand Commander in the Order of the Niger are awarded to the president and vice-president respectively. The presiding judge in the Supreme Court and the chairman of the Senate are qualitative and ex officio commander in the Order of the Niger.
Grades[edit]
The Nigerians followed the British example in the form and structure of the order. Similarly, there are post-nominal letters for members of the Order of the Niger.
- Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
- Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)
- Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)
- Member of the Order of the Niger (MON)
The order has a Civil Division and a Military Division. The ribbon of the latter division has a small red line in the middle.
Notable recipients[edit]
Notable recipients include:[2][3][4]
| S/NO | NAMES | STATUS | Sector | CLASS OF MEDAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Wayas | Former Senate President | Public | GCON |
| 2 | Aliko Dangote | Chairman of Dangote Group | Private | GCON |
| 3 | Bello Maitama Yusuf | Former Internal Affairs Minister | Public | GCON |
| 4 | Aminu Tambuwal | Speaker House of Representatives, Governor of Sokoto State | Public | CFR |
| 5 | Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN | Attorney General of the Federation | Public | CFR |
| 6 | Oluseyi Petinrin | Chief of Defence Staff | Public | CFR |
| 7 | Muhammadu Dikko | Chief of Air Staff (CAS) | Public | CFR |
| 8 | Azubuike Ihejirika | Chief of Army Staff | Public | CFR |
| 9 | Hafiz Ringim | Former Inspector General of Police | Public | CFR |
| 10 | Abdullahi Dikko | Former Comptroller General of Police | Public | CFR |
| 11 | Aloma Mariam Mukhtar | Former Justice of the Supreme Court | Public | |
| 12 | Victoria Gowon | Former First Lady of Nigeria | Public | CFR |
| 13 | Bolaji Akinyemi | Scholar, diplomat, former minister | Public | CFR |
| 14 | Chinua Achebe | Scholar, eminent writer | Private | CFR |
| 15 | Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi III | The Olowo of Owo | Private | CFR |
| 16 | Tony Elumelu | Philanthropist | Private | CON |
| 17 | Ahmed Idris Wase | Deputy Speaker House of Representatives | Public | CON |
| 18 | Oba Otudeko | Business | Private | CON |
| 19 | Akin Mabogunje | Consultant, business | Private | CON |
| 20 | Peter Obi | Former Governor of Anambra State | Public | CON |
| 21 | Liyel Imoke | Former Governor of Cross River State | Public | CON |
| 22 | Adams Oshiomhole | Former Governor of Edo State | Public | CON |
| 23 | Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa | Former Governor of Kaduna State | Public | CON |
| 24 | Ibrahim Shehu Shema | Former Governor of Katsina Staff | Public | CON |
| 25 | Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu | Former Governor of Niger State | Public | CON |
| 26 | Rotimi Amaechi | Former Governor of Rivers State | Public | CON |
| 27 | Godswill Akpabio | Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State | Public | CON |
| 28 | Sule Lamido | Former Governor, Jigawa State | Public | CON |
| 29 | Abba Kyari | Former Governor North Central State | Public | CON |
| 30 | Chukwuemeka Ezeife | Former Governor Anambra Staff | Public | CON |
| 31 | Olusegun Agagu | Former Governor of Ondo State, geologist | Public | CON |
| 32 | Isiaka Adeleke | Former Governor of Osun State, Senator | Public | CON |
| 33 | Lam Adesina | Former Governor of Oyo State | Public | CON |
| 34 | Bukar Abba Ibrahim | Former Governor of Yobe State, Senator | Public | CON |
| 35 | Rufus Ada George | Former Governor of Rivers State | Public | CON |
| 36 | Atedo Peterside | Banker | Private | CON |
| 37 | Sam Ohuabunwa | Pharmacist, industrialist, administrator | Private | OFR |
| 38 | Tony Ezenna | Business, industrialist | Private | OFR |
| 39 | Iyorwuese Hagher | Former Minister of State for Health/Power and Steel and Ambassador to Mexico and High Commissioner to Canada[5] | Public | OON |
| 40 | Victor Olaiya | Musician | Private[6][7] | OON |
| 41 | Francesca Yetunde Emanuel | Former permanent secretary | Public | CON |
| 42 | Stella Oduah | Former Minister of Aviation | Public | OON |
| 43 | Tobi Amusan | Athlete | Sport | OON |
| 44 | Iyin Aboyeji | Former CEO, Flutterwave & Co-founder, Andela | Private | OON |
| 45 | Teni | Teni | Private | MON |
| 46 | Emeka Okwuosa | Chairman/GCEO, OilServ Limited | Private | CON |
| 47 | Habeeb Okunola | CEO TILT Group | Private | MON |
| 48 | Abike Dabiri | Chairman/CEO of Nigerian Diaspora Commission | Public | OON |
| 48 | Joseph Oqua Ansa | Former Senator representing Cross River southern senatorial district | Public | MON |
| 49 | Asisat Oshoala | Athlete | Sport | MON |
| 50 | Gabriel Ogbechie | Founder and GMD of Rainoil Limited | Private | OON |
References[edit]
- ^ "National Honours Act" (PDF). Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Full list of 2010 and 2011 Nigeria National Honours Award recipients". Ogala.wordpress.com. 2011-11-14. Archived from the original on 2019-02-02. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
- ^ "List of Nominees For National Award - 2022" (PDF). Premium Times. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "FULL LIST: Okonjo-Iweala, Abba Kyari... FG nominates 437 persons for national honours". TheCable. 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ^ "Office of the Pro-Chancellor | Afe Babalola University". Archived from the original on 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ Victor Olaiya: Nigeria's 'evil genius' trumpeter who influenced Fela Kuti Archived 2021-05-31 at the Wayback Machine, BBC, 21 March 2020
- ^ Victor Olaiya, Veteran Highlife Musician Dies At 89 Archived 2021-08-29 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Independent, 12 February 2020
External links[edit]
- World Medals Index, Nigeria: Order of the Niger