Order of the Federal Republic

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Order of the Federal Republic
Order of the Federal Republic (Nigeria).jpg
Order of the Federal Republic
TypeState decoration
Country Nigeria
Precedence
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)Order of the Niger
Order of the Federal Republic (civil) - Nigeria - ribbon bar.gif
Civil division
Order of the Federal Republic (military) - Nigeria - ribbon bar.gif
Military division
Ribbon bars of the Order of the Federal Republic

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]

The highest honours where 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 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

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)
  • Member of the Order of Niger(MON)

Recipients

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

Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)

Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)

Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)

[4]

Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)

  • Tony Elumelu
  • Albatan Yerima Balla[6]
  • Kofoworola Ademola
  • Lere Paimo[7]
  • Genevieve Nnaji
  • Susanne Wenger
  • Omotola Ekeinde
  • Olu Jacobs
  • Osita Iheme[8]
  • 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
  • Ahmad Muhammadu Tukur
  • Amb. Demenongo Apollonius
  • Amb. Kim Solomon AMIEYEOFORI[9]


Member of the Order of Niger (MON)[10]

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. ^ "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. 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
  4. ^ "Christopher Abebe (1919–2018)". The Sun Nigeria. 2018-04-14. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  5. ^ Based on reporting from: "At last, Akinkunmi, designer of Nigerian flag, bags national award". Vanguard Media Ltd Nigeria.
  6. ^ https://gazettes.africa/archive/ng/1983/ng-government-gazette-dated-1983-10-01-no-51.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  7. ^ Àlàgbé, Ṣayọ̀, author. (2016). Lérè Pàímọ́ : a quintessential thespian. ISBN 978-978-954-493-6. OCLC 999672522. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ Report, Agency (2022-10-11). "Buhari confers national awards on NSCDC boss, 449 others". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  10. ^ "FULL LIST: Okonjo-Iweala, Abba Kyari... FG nominates 437 persons for national honours". TheCable. 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2022-10-13.

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