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Order of the Federal Republic

November 19, 2023

The Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) is one of two orders of merit, established by the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1963. It is senior to the Order of the Niger.[1][2]

Order of the Federal Republic
Order of the Federal Republic
TypeState decoration
Country Nigeria
Precedence
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)Order of the Niger

Civil division

Military division
Ribbon bars of the Order of the Federal Republic

The highest honours are the Grand Commander in the Order of the Federal Republic and Grand Commander in the Order of the Niger and they are awarded to the President and Vice-President respectively. The Presiding Judge in the Supreme Court and the Chairman of the Senate are qualitate and ex officio Commander in the Order of the Niger.

The Nigerians have followed the British example in the form and structure of the Order. There are also post-nominal letters for the members of the Order of the Niger.

There is a Civil Division and a Military Division. The ribbon of the latter division has a small red line in the middle.

Grades edit

The order has four grades:

  • Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR)
  • Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)
  • Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)
  • Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)

Recipients edit

Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) edit

Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) edit

Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) edit

Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) edit

Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) edit

  • Burna Boy
  • Tony Elumelu
  • Rashidi Yekini
  • Victor James Osimhen[6]
  • Albatan Yerima Balla[7]
  • Agbani Darego[8]
  • Kofoworola Ademola
  • Lere Paimo[9]
  • Genevieve Nnaji
  • Barr. Chris Ezem
  • Susanne Wenger
  • Omotola Ekeinde
  • Olu Jacobs
  • Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
  • Osita Iheme[10]
  • Mathew Benabafa Seiyefa
  • Ibrahim Likita Mashi
  • HRH Alhaji Sule Bawa
  • Col. Andrawus Pillasar Sawa
  • Brig. Gen. Dzarma Kennedy Zirkushu
  • Benjamin Okoko
  • Dr. Hannatu Fika Adamu
  • Dr. Hamidu Mohammed
  • Saleh Abubakar
  • Prof Sani Abubakar Lugga
  • Tijjani Yahaya Kaura
  • Col. Bala Mande (Rtd)
  • Mrs. Comfort Nwobu
  • Lady Eno Bassey
  • Evang. Blessing Bassey
  • Prof Adebayo M. A. Ninalowo
  • Dr. Gloria Laraba Shoda
  • Cardinal Dr. James O. Odunmbaku
  • Ogunesan Hannah Oluwumi
  • Mr. Ajibola Akindele
  • DIG Sanusi N. Lemu
  • DIG Joseph O. Egbunike
  • Ag. CGIS Isah Jere Idris
  • Isiaka Abdulmumini Haliru
  • Anthonia Ifeoma Opara
  • Talatu Mairo Isa
  • Elton Irene Edorhe
  • Bashir Adewale Adeniyi
  • Haliru Nababa
  • Salisu Jafaru Hore
  • Dr. Muktar Gadanya
  • Ahmad Muhammadu Tukur
  • Amb. Demenongo Apollonius
  • Lt. Col. Agaba Daudu (Rtd)
  • Amb. Kim Solomon AMIEYEOFORI[11]

Member of the Order Of Niger (OON)[12] edit

References edit

  1. ^ (PDF). Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Ribbons of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeri and order of Niger" (GIF). Coleccionesmilitares.com.
  3. ^ "FULL LIST: Okonjo-Iweala, Abba Kyari... FG nominates 437 persons for national honours". TheCable. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Christopher Abebe (1919–2021)". The Sun Nigeria. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  5. ^ Based on reporting from: "At last, Akinkunmi, designer of Nigerian flag, bags national award". Vanguard Media Ltd Nigeria. 30 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Full List Special Nigeria National Honours Awards 2023". Premium Times NG. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  7. ^ "1983 National Honours Awards Recipients" (PDF). Gazettes for Africa. No. 51, Vol. 70. Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette. 1 October 1983.
  8. ^ https://www.sup.org/books/extra/?id=31163&i=Chapter%201%20Excerpt.html
  9. ^ Àlàgbé, Ṣayọ̀ (2016). Lérè Pàímọ́ : a quintessential thespian. ISBN 978-978-954-493-6. OCLC 999672522.
  10. ^ "BN Bytes: Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Amaka Igwe, Aliko Dangote & Jim Ovia receive National Honours - Photos from the Ceremony". Bellanaija.com. 15 November 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  11. ^ Report, Agency (11 October 2022). "Buhari confers national awards on NSCDC boss, 449 others". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  12. ^ "FULL LIST: Okonjo-Iweala, Abba Kyari... FG nominates 437 persons for national honours". TheCable. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.

External links edit

  • . Queen & Commonwealth >Orders. The Royal Collection. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  • "At last, Akinkunmi, designer of Nigerian flag, bags national award". 30 September 2014.

November 19, 2023
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of the Order of the Niger GCON edit Joseph Wayas Adetokunbo Ademola Shehu Musa Yar Adua Alex Ekwueme Aliko Dangote Atiku Abubakar Bello Maitama Yusuf Goodluck Jonathan Idris Legbo Kutigi Mike Adenuga Mike Akhigbe Murtala Nyako Namadi Sambo Yemi Osinbajo Anyim Pius Anyim Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Amina J Mohammed Sen Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Ariwoola Olukayode Ariwoola Kashim Shettima Emeka AnyaokuCommander of the Order of the Federal Republic CFR edit Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Sultan Sa adu Abubakar Jim Ovia Emir of Zazzau Ahmad Bamalli Alwali Kazir Aminu Tambuwal Clement Isong Daniel Aladesanmi II Mohammed Bello Adoke Victoria Gowon Yahaya Abubakar Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Abubakar Gumi Orodje Of Okpe Kingdom Orhue 1 Tony Elumelu Femi Gbajabiamila Ovie Omo Agege Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Boss Mustapha Yakubu Dogara Abba kyari Folashede Yemi Esan Justice Kudirat MO Kekere Ekun Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad Justice Monica Bolna an Dongban Mensem Justice Ayo Salami Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru Lt Gen Lamidi O Adeosun Rtd Gen Lucky E O Irabor Lt Gen Farouk Yahaya Air Marshal Oladayo Amao Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo Gen Gabriel Abayomi Olonisakin Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas Hon Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi Air Mashal Sadique Abubakar Mohammed Abubakar Adamu Mr Usman Alkali Baba Maj Gen Babagana Monguno Rtd Alh Ahmed Rufai Abubakar Yusuf Magaji Bichi HM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II HM Omo N Oba E Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II His Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero HRH Ahmed Nuhu Bamali HRH Prof James Ortese Ayatse HRH Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III HRH Alh Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa Da Jacob Gyang Buba HRH Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I JSC Rtd HM King Dandeson Douglas JAJA HRM Oba Gabriel Adejuwon HM Oba Dr Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II HRH Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi His Eminence Ntenyin Dr Solomon Daniel Etuk JP HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III HRM Igwe Amb Lawrence Agubuzu HRM King Alfred Diete Spiff HRM Eze Dr E C Okeke HRM Eze Joseph Ndubuisi Nwabeke HRM Eze Charles N Nkpuma Col Hameed Ibrahim Ali Rtd Solomon Ehigiator Arase Sir Dr Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu Senator Hadi Abubakar Sirika Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu Chief Oluwole Olanipekun Godwin Emefiele Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu Dr Eruani Azibapu Godbless Maj Gen Bashir Salihu Magashi Rtd 3 Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic OFR edit Afe Babalola Dahiru Usman Bauchi Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Ayo Oritsejafor Babatunde Jose Buhari Bala Christopher E Abebe 4 Musa Halilu Ahmed Habeeb Okunola Archbishop Ignatius Ayau KAIGAMA Dr Abubakar Jafar Usman Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Grace Alele Williams Idris Legbo Kutigi Innocent Umezulike Magaji muhammed Hon Justice Ibrahim Auta Ndahi Muhammad Indimi Barr Chris Ezem Umaru Baba Lere Paimo Shettima Mustapha Suleiman A Kawu Sumaila S A Ajayi Adesoye J Omololu Taiwo Akinkunmi 5 Tijjani Muhammad Bande Julius Rone LNG Philanthropic Oil Merchant Temitope Balogun Joshua born June 12 1963 commonly referred to as T B Joshua Nigerian charismatic pastor televangelist and philanthropist Nasiru Ado Bayero Chris Igwe Engr Sylvanus C GhasarahMember of the Order of the Federal Republic MFR edit Burna Boy Tony Elumelu Rashidi Yekini Victor James Osimhen 6 Albatan Yerima Balla 7 Agbani Darego 8 Kofoworola Ademola Lere Paimo 9 Genevieve Nnaji Barr Chris Ezem Susanne Wenger Omotola Ekeinde Olu Jacobs Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Osita Iheme 10 Mathew Benabafa Seiyefa Ibrahim Likita Mashi HRH Alhaji Sule Bawa Col Andrawus Pillasar Sawa Brig Gen Dzarma Kennedy Zirkushu Benjamin Okoko Dr Hannatu Fika Adamu Dr Hamidu Mohammed Saleh Abubakar Prof Sani Abubakar Lugga Tijjani Yahaya Kaura Col Bala Mande Rtd Mrs Comfort Nwobu Lady Eno Bassey Evang Blessing Bassey Prof Adebayo M A Ninalowo Dr Gloria Laraba Shoda Cardinal Dr James O Odunmbaku Ogunesan Hannah Oluwumi Mr Ajibola Akindele DIG Sanusi N Lemu DIG Joseph O Egbunike Ag CGIS Isah Jere Idris Isiaka Abdulmumini Haliru Anthonia Ifeoma Opara Talatu Mairo Isa Elton Irene Edorhe Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Haliru Nababa Salisu Jafaru Hore Dr Muktar Gadanya Ahmad Muhammadu Tukur Amb Demenongo Apollonius Lt Col Agaba Daudu Rtd Amb Kim Solomon AMIEYEOFORI 11 Member of the Order Of Niger OON 12 editImam Abdullahi Abubakar HRM Eze Isaac Ikonne Dr Faisal Shuaibu Chief Silva Ejeh Ameh Alh Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf Mallam Ibrahim Okposi Alhaji Shehu Uthman Barr Chris Ezem Davido TeniReferences edit National Honours Act PDF Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre Archived from the original PDF on 25 April 2015 Retrieved 24 November 2013 Ribbons of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeri and order of Niger GIF Coleccionesmilitares com FULL LIST Okonjo Iweala Abba Kyari FG nominates 437 persons for national honours TheCable 2 October 2022 Retrieved 13 October 2022 Christopher Abebe 1919 2021 The Sun Nigeria 14 April 2021 Retrieved 14 January 2020 Based on reporting from At last Akinkunmi designer of Nigerian flag bags national award Vanguard Media Ltd Nigeria 30 September 2014 Full List Special Nigeria National Honours Awards 2023 Premium Times NG 29 May 2023 Retrieved 23 June 2023 1983 National Honours Awards Recipients PDF Gazettes for Africa No 51 Vol 70 Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette 1 October 1983 https www sup org books extra id 31163 amp i Chapter 201 20Excerpt html Alagbe Ṣayọ 2016 Lere Paimọ a quintessential thespian ISBN 978 978 954 493 6 OCLC 999672522 BN Bytes Genevieve Nnaji Stephanie Okereke Amaka Igwe Aliko Dangote amp Jim Ovia receive National Honours Photos from the Ceremony Bellanaija com 15 November 2011 Retrieved 10 January 2019 Report Agency 11 October 2022 Buhari confers national awards on NSCDC boss 449 others Premium Times Nigeria Retrieved 15 October 2022 FULL LIST Okonjo Iweala Abba Kyari FG nominates 437 persons for national honours TheCable 2 October 2022 Retrieved 13 October 2022 External links edit Nigeria Order of the Federal Republic Queen amp Commonwealth gt Orders The Royal Collection Archived from the original 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