Order of the Niger

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Order of the Niger
Order of the Niger Nigeria.jpg
Star and ribbon of the 2 divisions
Awarded by Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria
Type Order
Awarded forServices to the nation
StatusCurrently constituted
Sovereign President of Nigeria
GradesGrand Commander (GCON)
Commander (CON)
Officer (OON)
Member (MON)
Precedence
Next (higher) Order of the Federal Republic
Order of the Niger civil division ribbon.svg
(civil division)
Order of the Niger military division ribbon.svg
(military division)
Ribbon bar of the order

The order takes its name from the Niger River Map of River Niger.svg
The order takes its name from the Niger River

The Order of the Niger (OON) is the second highest national award in Nigeria. [1] It was instituted in 1963 and is junior to the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), the highest order of merit in the country.

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Award

The two highest honours, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), and Grand Commander in the Order of the Niger(GCON), are awarded to the president and vice-president, respectively. The presiding judge in the Supreme Court and the chairman of the Senate are, respectively, a qualitative and ex officio Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.

Grades

Nigeria 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.

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

Notable recipients of the award include: [2] [3] [4]

S/NONAMESSTATUSSectorClass of medal
1 Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme Former Vice President of NigeriaPublicGCON
2 Aliko Dangote Chairman of Dangote GroupPrivateGCON
3 Aloma Mariam Mukhtar Former Justice of the Supreme CourtPublicGCON
4 Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President of NigeriaPublicGCON
5 Babafemi Ogundipe Former Chief of Staff, Supreme HeadquartersPublicGCON
6 Bello Maitama Yusuf Former Internal Affairs MinisterPublicGCON
7 Dahiru Musdapher Former Justice of the Supreme CourtPublicGCON
8 Emeka Anyaoku Former Secretary-General of the CommonwealthPublicGCON
9 Godswill Akpabio President of the 10th Nigerian SenatePublicGCON
10 Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Former Vice President and President of NigeriaPublicGCON
11 Kashim Shettima Current Vice President of NigeriaPublicGCON
12 Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Chief Justice of NigeriaPublicGCON
13 Namadi Sambo Former Vice President of NigeriaPublicGCON
14 Narendra Modi Prime Minister of IndiaPublicGCON
15 Wole Soyinka Recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature AcademiaGCON
16 Yemi Osinbajo, SANFormer Vice President of NigeriaPublicGCON
17 Abba Kyari Former Governor North Central StatePublicCON
18 Adams Oshiomhole Former Governor, Edo State and Senator, Edo North CentralPublicCON
19 Afe Babalola, SANFounder of Afe Babalola University, Senior Advocate of NigeriaPrivateCON
20 Ahmad Muhammad Sani II Emir of GumelPublicCON
21 Akin Mabogunje Geographer Consultant and First African President of the International Geographical UnionPrivate and PublicCON
22 Atedo Peterside Founder, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Anap Business Jets Limited, and The Atedo N. A. Peterside FoundationPrivateCON
23 Bala Muhammed Governor of Bauchi StatePublicCON
24 Bukar Abba Ibrahim Former Governor of Yobe StatePublicCON
25 Chukwuemeka Ezeife Former Governor Anambra StatePublicCON
26 Da. John Putmang Hirse Traditional Ruler, Miskaham MwaghavulPublicCON
27 Emeka Okwuosa Chairman/GCEO, OilServ LimitedPrivateCON
28 Ezenwo Nyesom Wike Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Federal Capital Territory PublicCON
29 Francesca Yetunde Emanuel Former Permanent Secretary, Public Service Department of the Cabinet OfficePublicCON
30 Ibrahim Shehu Shema Former Governor of Katsina StatePublicCON
31 Isiaka Adeleke Former Governor, Osun State, and former Senator, Osun WestPublicCON
32 John Odigie Oyegun Former Governor, Edo StatePublicCON
33 Lam Adesina Former Governor of Oyo StatePublicCON
34 Liyel Imoke Former Governor, Cross River StatePublicCON
35 Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu Former Governor of Niger StatePublicCON
36 Oba Otudeko Founder and chairman of the Honeywell Group and Oba Otudeko FoundationPrivateCON
37 Olusegun Agagu Former Governor of Ondo State, and renowned GeologistPublicCON
38 Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Former Governor of Kaduna StatePublicCON
39 Peter Gregory Obi Former Governor, Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party Presidential CandidatePublicCON
40 Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) Former Minister of Communications and Digital EconomyPublicCON
41 Rotimi Amaechi Former Governor of Rivers State and Former Minister of TransportationPublicCON
42 Rufus Ada George Former Governor, Rivers StatePublicCON
43 Stephen Keshi Football coach, 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final winnerSportCON
44 Sule Lamido Former Governor, Jigawa StatePublicCON
45 Sunday Dare Former Minister of Youth and SportsPublicCON
46 Tony Elumelu PhilanthropistPrivateCON
47 Victor Ndoma-Egba, SANFormer Senate Leader, Senior Advocate of NigeriaPublicCON
48 Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora CommissionPublicOON
49 Bashir Ahmad Former Personal Assistant to the President on Digital and New MediaPublicOON
50 Charles Okpaleke Nigerian businessman and film producerPrivateOON
51 Chief Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae Former National Artist of NigeriaPublicOON
52 Chief H.T.O. Coker Private Attorney in Admiralty, Energy and Aviation LawPrivateOON
53 David Adedeji Adeleke Singer, songwriter, record producerEntertainmentOON
54 Dr. F.B.A. Coker Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, businessman and Chairman of Victoria Island Consultancy and Hospital ServicesPrivateOON
55 Gabriel Ogbechie Founder GMD, Rainoil LimitedPrivateOON
56 Iyin Aboyeji Former CEO, Flutterwave & Co-founder, AndelaPrivateOON
57 Iyorwuese Hagher Former Minister of State for Health/Power and Steel, and Ambassador to Mexico and High Commissioner to CanadaPublicOON
58 Joe Abbah Former Director General, Bureau of Public Service ReformsPublicOON
59 Joseph Yobo Footballer, 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final winnerSportOON
60 Kayode Ajulo, SANLawyer, arbitrator & civil rights activistPrivateOON
61 Kingsley Moghalu Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Political EconomistPublicOON
62 Maj Gen Bitrus Vandos Themoi Kwaji Major General of the Nigerian Army (Retd.)PublicOON
63 Nimi Briggs Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Former Vice Chancellor, University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StatePublicOON
64 Owen Omogiafo President/GCEO, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp)PrivateOON
65 Sani Umar Rijiyar Lemo, Bashir Aliyu Umar Salafism Preacher in NigeriaPrivateOON
66 Sheikh Muhammad Salih Bashir Religious LeaderPrivateOON
67 Stella Oduah Former Minister of AviationPublicOON
68 Tobi Amusan World, Commonwealth and African champion of the 100 meters hurdlesSportOON
69 Victor Olaiya Renowned Musician, and TrumpeterPrivateOON
70 Asisat Oshoala AthleteSportMON
71 Dosu Joseph FootballerSportMON
72 Efe Ambrose FootballerSportMON
73 Francis Uzoho, Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Alhassan Yusuf, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Ahmed Musa, Frank Onyeka, Victor Osimhen, Joe Aribo, Samuel Chukwueze, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Olorunleke Ojo, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Paul Onuachu, Chidozie Awaziem, Calvin Bassey, Kenneth Omeruo, Stanley Nwabali, Terem Moffi, Raphael Onyedika Footballers, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations runners-upSportMON
74 Habeeb Okunola CEO, TILT GroupPrivateMON
75 Joseph Oqua Ansa Former Senator, Cross River SouthPublicMON
76 K1 De Ultimate Fuji MusicianEntertainmentMON
77 Mohammed Badaru Abubakar Minister of Defence, Former Governor of Jigawa StatePublicMON
78 Orji Uzor Kalu Senator representing Abia North, Former Governor of Abia StatePublicMON
79 Teniola Apata Singer, Songwriter and EntertainerPrivateMON
80 Vincent Enyeama, Elderson Echiéjilé, Nwankwo Obiora, Efe Ambrose, Ahmed Musa, Brown Ideye, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Emmanuel Emenike, Mikel John Obi, Victor Moses, Reuben Gabriel, Fegor Ogude, Godfrey Oboabona, Austin Ejide, Ikechukwu Uche, Ogenyi Onazi, Ejike Uzoenyi, Sunday Mba, Nosa Igiebor, Juwon Oshaniwa, Kenneth Omeruo, Chigozie Agbim Footballers, 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final winnersSportMON

References

  1. "National Honours Act" (PDF). Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  2. "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.
  3. "List of Nominees For National Award – 2022" (PDF). Premium Times. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  4. "FULL LIST: Okonjo-Iweala, Abba Kyari... FG nominates 437 persons for national honours". TheCable. 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2022-10-13.