Nigeria At 62: Buhari honors Chimamanda, Elumelu, Kyari, 434 others (See Full List)

Award-winning Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is among the list of 437 nominees for the National Honours Awards 2022.

The Awards will be presented by President Muhammadu Buhari on October 11, 2022 at the State House Abuja.

Chimamanda, will be a recipient of the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR). The Enugu born writer has received global recognition for her work, which has been translated into over thirty languages and won numerous awards and prizes. The writer has received 16 honorary doctorate degrees from some of the world’s leading universities; and is a member of both the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In the list, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) has 5 recipients, Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) 54 awardees, Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) 67, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) 64, Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) 101, Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) 75, Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) 56, and Federal Republic Medal (FRM) has 8 award recipients.

African investor and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, will receive the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), while the Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, of the NNPC Ltd Mele Kyari, will be a recipient of the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).

Full List of Nigeria’s National Honors Awards for 2022

Total Number of Persons Nominated: 437

GCON 5

CFR 54

CON 67

OFR 64

OON 101

MFR 7

MON 56

FRM 8

A: GRAND COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (GCON)

Sen. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, PhD President of the Senate (Yobe)

Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola CJN (Oyo)

Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad CJN (Bauchi)

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala DG WTO (Abia)

Ms. Amina J. Mohammed UN, Deputy Secretary General (Gombe)

B: COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (CFR)

Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila Speaker HOR

Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege Deputy President of the Senate

Mr. Boss Mustapha SGF

Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan HOS

Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara Former Speaker HOR

Hon. Justice Kudirat M.O. Kekere-Ekun

Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad

Hon. Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem President Court of Appeal Plateau

Mallam Abba Kyari (Posthumous)

Justice Ayo Salami (Rtd)

Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru (Posthumous)

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. Yusuf Tukur Buratai

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar

Mohammed Abubakar Adamu

Mr. Usman Alkali Baba

Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd)

Alh. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar

Yusuf Magaji Bichi, fwc

HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II (Ooni of Ife)

HM Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II (Oba of Benin)

His Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero (Emir of Kano Kano)

HRH Ahmed Nuhu Bamali (Emir of Zazzau)

HRM Prof James Ortese Ayatse (Tor Tiv V)

HRH Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III (Emir of Gombe)

HRH Alh. Muhammadu ibn Abali Muhammad Idrissa (Emir of Fika)

Da. Jacob Gyang Buba (Gbong Gwom)

HRH Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I (JSC Rtd) (Emir of Lafia)

HM King Dandeson Douglas JAJA (King Jaja of Opobo)

HRM Oba Gabriel Adejuwon (Onisan of Isan Ekiti)

HIM Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II (Deji of Akure)

HRH Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi (Akarigbo of Remo)

His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr) Solomon Daniel Etuk, JP (Oku Ibom Ibibio)

HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III (Olu of Warri)

HRM Igwe Amb. Lawrence Agubuzu (Igwe of Eziama)

HRM King Alfred Diete-Spiff (Chairman, Bayelsa Council of Chiefs)

HRM Eze (Dr) E. C. Okeke (Chairman Imo Council)

HRM Eze Joseph Ndubuisi Nwabeke (Chairman Abia Council)

HRM Eze Charles N. Nkpuma (Chairman, Ebonyi)

Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) (CG Customs Bauchi)

Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase (Former IGP)

Sir Dr. Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu (Elder statesman)

Mr. Jim Ovia (Business Executive)

Chief Oluwole Olanipekun, SAN

Tony O. Elumelu (Business Executive)

Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu (CEO BUA Group)

Dr. Eruani Azibapu Godbless (Businessman)

Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd)

C: COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (CON)

Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase Dep. Speaker HOR Plateau CON

H.E Alhaji Mai Mala Buni Governor Yobe CON

H.E. Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu, SAN Governor Ondo CON

H.E. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Governor Kebbi CON

H.E. Engr. David Nweze Umahi Governor Ebonyi CON

H.E. Rt. Hon. Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Governor Enugu CON

H.E. Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong Governor Plateau CON

H.E. Prof Ben Ayade Governor Cross River CON

H.E. Arc. Dickson Darius Ishiaku Governor Taraba CON

H.E. Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai Governor Kaduna CON

H.E. Dr Kayode Fayemi Governor Ekiti CON

H.E. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa Governor Delta CON

H.E. Prof Babagana Umara Zulum Governor Borno CON

Alhaji Lai Mohammed Minister Kwara CON

Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello Minister Adamawa CON

Hajia Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed Minister Kaduna CON

Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN Minister Lagos CON

Dr. Osagie Ehanire Minister Edo CON

Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Minister Abia CON

Mallam Adamu Adamu Minister Bauchi CON

Timipre Sylva Minister Bayelsa CON

Abubakar Malami, SAN Minister Kebbi CON

Sen. Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi Senator Kebbi CON

Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi Senator Niger CON

Sen. Albert Bassey Akpan Senator Akwa Ibom CON

Sen. Mohammed Sabo Nakudu Senator Jigawa CON

Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Senator Lagos CON

Sen. Abubakar A. Kyari Senator Borno CON

Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa Senator Niger CON

Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele Senator Ekiti CON

Sen. Chukwuka Godfrey Utazi Senator Enugu CON

Sen. Jibrin I. Barau Senator Kano CON

Mallam Mamman Daura Elder Statesman Katsina CON

Chief Dr. Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma CEO Innoson Motors Anambra CON

Prof Ali Pate Former Minister Bauchi CON

AVM Ishaya Aboi Shekari Rtd Military Officer Kaduna CON

Prof Attahiru Muhammadu Jega Former INEC Chairman Kebbi CON

Chief Chidi Anyaegbu CEO Chisco Motors Anambra CON

Prof Afonja Olumuyiwa Adebayo Academia Oyo CON

Prof Ayodele Desalu Academia Ogun CON

Prof Benedict Okechukwu Oramah President/CEO Afriexim Bank Anambra CON

High Chief Dr. Mike Ozekhome, SAN Legal Practitioner Edo CON

Gen. Paul C. Tarfa (Rtd) Rtd Military Officer Adamawa CON

Dr. Allen Onyema Chairman, Air Peace Anambra CON

HE Amb. George Obiozor Former Ambassador Imo CON

Amb. Ademola Rasaq Seriki Diplomat Lagos CON

HRH Ibrahim Ibn Umar el-Kanemi Shehu of Dikwa Borno CON

Tein T.S. Jack-Rich Jnr Businessman/Philanthropist Rivers CON

HRH Mai Mustapha Umar Mustapha Emir of Biu Borno CON

HRH Alhaji Haruna Kadir Rashid Emir of Dukku Gombe CON

Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal Businessman Katsina CON

HRM Dr. Benjamin Ikenchuku Dein of Agbor Delta CON

Alh. Dr. Barr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III Emir of Keffi Nasarawa CON

Alh. Ibrahim Usman Jibril Emir of Nasarawa Nasarawa CON

HRH Dr. Daniel Shaga Samaila Hama Bachama Adamawa CON

Chief Anthony Enahoro Posthumous Edo CON

Prof Is-haq Oloyede Registrar JAMB Ogun CON

Barr. Adebayo Ogunlesi Owner of Gatwick Airport Ogun CON

Justice Fati Abubakar Rtd CJ Niger State Niger CON

HRM Ogurimerime Ukori I Michael Omeru (JP) Ovie of Agbon Kingdom Delta CON

HRH Alh. Dr. Adamu Baba Yunusa Ona of Abaji FCT CON

Prof Wale Suleiman World Class Neuro-Surgeon Kwara CON

Rev. Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle President CAN Oyo CON

Mr. Herbert Wigwe Banker Rivers CON

Igwe Prof Laz Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme, NNOM Traditional Ruler Anambra CON

Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) Chairman NDLEA Adamawa CON

Engr. (Dr) Chukwuemeka Okwuosa Business Executive Anambra CON

D: OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (OFR)

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese Taraba OFR

Prof Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty Medica Practitioner Gombe OFR

Mohammed Babandede Former CG Immigration Jigawa OFR

Hon. Justice Ishaq Usman Bello Former Chief Judge FCT Kaduna OFR

Alhaji Ja’afaru Ahmed Former CG NCoS Kebbi OFR

Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi Businessman Anambra OFR

Justice Pascal Nnadi Rtd CJ Imo State Imo OFR

Mr. Adebayo A. Adelabu Former Dep Gov CBN Oyo OFR

Prof. Obiora Okonkwo CEO United Nigeria Airlines Anambra OFR

HRM Oba (Dr.) Jacob Olufemi Omolade Olu of Ibarra Ogun OFR

Julius Dediare Rone Business Executive Delta OFR

HRH Alh. (Dr.) Ibrahim Bello Emir of Gusau Zamfara OFR

Engr. Mansur Ahmed President MAN Kano OFR

Princess Adejoke Orelope Adefulire SSAP on SDGs Lagos OFR

Prof Itsejuwa Esanjumi Sagay, SAN Legal Practitioner Delta OFR

Dr. Ibrahim Tahir Posthumous/Former Minister Bauchi OFR

Barr. Kehinde Aina Legal Practitioner Oyo OFR

Justice Muktar Muhammad Dodo Rtd Judge Katsina OFR

Prof Fabian Ajogwu, SAN Legal Practitioner Enugu OFR

Prof Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN Chairman ICPC Ondo OFR

Dr. Ibrahim Datti Ahmad Posthumous Kano OFR

Justice Nasir Ajanah Posthumous Kogi OFR

Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho CJ FHC Benue OFR

Hon. Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip President NIC Kaduna OFR

Hon. Justice Cosmas Idye President CCA Benue State Benue OFR

Justice Idris Abdullahi Haroon Rtd Grand Khadi Kwara State Kwara OFR

Hon. Justice Sulyman Durosinlorun Kawu CJ Kwara State Kwara OFR

Alh. Nurudeen Rafin Dadi Public Servant Katsina OFR

Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Manu Yusuf Army Yobe OFR

Maj. Gen. J.G.K. Myam Army Benue OFR

Maj. Gen. Samuel A. Adebayo Army Kogi OFR

AVM Charles Akpochai Owho Air Force Delta OFR

AVM Jackson Andrew Yusuf Air Force Bauchi OFR

R. Adm S. S. Garba Navy Kano OFR

R. Adm. B. J. Gbassa Navy Rivers OFR

R. Adm. Abdul Biu Adamu (Rtd) Rtd Naval Officer Borno OFR

Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi FRSC Kwara OFR

Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni CG NSCDC Nasarawa OFR

Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, OBE Sportsman Ogun OFR

Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim-Imam Businessman Borno OFR

Maj. Gen. Obi Abel Umahi (Rtd) Rtd Military Officer Ebonyi OFR

Mele Kolo Kyari GMD NNPC Borno OFR

HRH Oba Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede Traditional Ruler Ondo OFR

Hon. Shitu Muhammed Kabir Agriculturist FCT OFR

Dr. Christian Odinaka Igwe Entrepreneur Abia OFR

Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu, SAN ES – NHRC Imo OFR

Chief Nnaemeka Ngige, SAN Chairman, Council of Legal Education Anambra OFR

HRH Alh. Nasiru Ado Bayero Emir of Bichi Kano OFR

HRH King Amb. Dr. Apollos Chu Traditional Ruler Rivers OFR

Mr. Adeola Rahman Ipaye DCOS VP Lagos OFR

Chief Dr. Alexander Chika Okafor CEO Chikason Group Anambra OFR

Amb. Lawal Abdullahi Kazaure SCOOP Jigawa OFR

Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh DG NIMASA Katsina OFR

Most Rev. Panti Filibus Musa, PhD Religious Adamawa OFR

Dr. Bala Usman Posthumous/University Don Katsina OFR

Sen. Osita Bonaventure Izunaso Former Senator Imo OFR

Sen. Dr. Eze Darlington Ajoku Former Senator Imo OFR

Dr. Abdul Bulama Former Minister Yobe OFR

Mike Mamman Osuman, SAN Legal Practitioner Benue OFR

Sen. Julius Ucha Former Senator Ebonyi OFR

Onueze C. Joe Okocha, SAN Legal Practitioner Rivers OFR

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Writer Enugu OFR

Sen. Ita Enang Former Senator Akwa Ibom OFR

Prof Gabriel O.C. Okenwa Business Executive Abia OFR

E: OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (OON)

Chief Raymond Hemen Ihyembe Rtd Banker Benue OON

Alhaji Aminu Bisalla Rtd Perm Sec Niger OON

Prof Seddi Sebastian Maimako Educationist Plateau OON

Amb. Mary Lar Educationist Plateau OON

Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano Businessman Kano OON

Dr. Sani Aliyu Public Health Physician Kano OON

Binta Lami Adamu Bello Rtd Perm Sec Katsina OON

Prof Ahmed Mohammed Wali Academia Sokoto OON

Prof Sa’adiya Omar Bello Academia Sokoto OON

Prof Ihechukwu Chiedozie Madubuike Former Minister Abia OON

Charles Odunukwe Industrialist Anambra OON

Chief Sir James Uzochukwu Uduji Industrialist Anambra OON

Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu Former Minister Ebonyi OON

Chief Hon. Godwin O. Ogbaga Former Minister Ebonyi OON

Prof. Chinedu Nebo Former Minister Enugu OON

Engr. Christopher Chigbo Former PS FCT Enugu OON

Prof. Hilary O. Edeoga Former VC Enugu OON

Mr. Anumudu Theodore Akujobi, mni Rtd PS Imo OON

Prof Sylvia G. Akpan (nee Essien) Medical Practitioner Akwa Ibom OON

Prof Akaneren Idem Essien Academia Akwa Ibom OON

Chief Nengi J. James Businessman Bayelsa OON

Dame Julie E. Donli Public Servant Bayelsa OON

Mr. Anthony Mkpe Ayine Rtd Auditor Gen. of the Federation Cross River OON

Chief Gabriel Ogbechie MD/CEO Rain Oil Delta OON

Prof Emmanuel Nwaeze Former VC Uniben Delta OON

Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji Medical Practitioner Rivers OON

Comfort Chukumuebobo Ekaro (Nee Ebenezer) Rtd Federal PS Rivers OON

Chief Ferdinand Ngogo Alabraba Businessman Rivers OON

Samuel Bolarinde Industrialist Ekiti OON

Chief Remi Makanjuola Businessman Lagos OON

Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN Legal Practitioner Lagos OON

Chief Rotimi Ibidapo Businessman Ondo OON

Chief Akinboro Aruwajoye Businessman Ondo OON

Otunba Oluseyi Oduntan Industrialist Ogun OON

Amb. Oladapo Olusola Fafowora Former Ambassador Osun OON

Adeoye Adetuyibi MD Discovery Oil Osun OON

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji CEO Flutterwave Oyo OON

Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu Former President NACCIMA Niger OON

Sheikh Muhammad Tajudeen Adigun Chief Imam, Fuad Lababidi Mosque, Zone 3, Abuja. Kwara OON

Prof Oluwatoyin Ashiru Academia Ogun OON

Amb. Anthonia A. Ekpa, PhD Rtd Perm Sec Cross River OON

Dr. Mrs. Habiba Muda Lawal Fed Perm Sec Bauchi OON

Arc. Sunday Sylva Togo Echono Rtd Perm Sec Benue OON

Mr. Musa Mikfuktur Istifanus Rtd Perm Sec Taraba OON

Hon. Muktar Betara Aliyu MHR Borno OON

Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa MHR Kano OON

Hon. Barr. Nkeiruka C. Onyejeocha MHR Abia OON

Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu MHR Delta OON

Hon. Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada MHR Kano OON

Dr. Christopher C. Edordu Businessman Edo OON

Sheikh Dr. Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa Al-miskinubilahi Grand Mufti of Ilorin Kwara OON

Chief Dr. Leemon Agbonjagwe Ikpea Business Executive Delta OON

Rt. Hon. Benson Friday Konbowei Public Servant Bayelsa OON

Mr. Yakubu Chinook Maikyau, SAN Legal Practitioner Kebbi OON

Abbas Dabo Sambo Rtd Public Servant Kaduna OON

Amb. James Gotuwan Dimka Veteran Journalist Plateau OON

Alhaji Tijjani Musa Tumsa Public Servant Yobe OON

Amb. Janet Omoleegho Olisa MFA Edo OON

Amb. Ahmed Umar Former Ambassador Kano OON

Mosunmola “Mo” Abudu Entrepreneur Lagos OON

Prof Maxwell Gidado Academia Adamawa OON

Prof Suleiman Elias Bogoro ES TETFund Bauchi OON

Prof Vershima Uza Former VC Benue OON

Alh. Abbas Umar Masanawa DG/CEO NSPMC Katsina OON

His Grace Most Rev. Prof Daddy Hezekiah Proprietor Imo OON

Prof Innocent Acharya O. Ujah, mni President NMA Benue OON

Prof Francis Adedayo Faduyile NMA Ondo OON

Mrs. Comfort Olujumoke Eyitayo, mni FCA President ICAN Ogun OON

Dr. Chikwe Andreas Ihekweazu Medical Practitioner Imo OON

HRH Igwe Jude Chijioke Obidegwu Traditional Ruler Imo OON

Mr. Biodun Shobanjo Businessman Ogun OON

Prof Francis Afolabi Fajemirokun Academia Ondo OON

Prof Doknan Decent Danjuma Sheni Academia Plateau OON

HRH Igwe Prof Onuora Nwuneli Academia Anambra OON

Dr. Chinedu Eze Financial Management Enugu OON

Sir Daniel Nwanneka Chukwudozie CEO Dozzy Group Anambra OON

Anthony Ngude Zaki Sani Businessman Nasarawa OON

Hon. Hafiz Muhammad Kawu Ibrahim Member HOR Kano OON

Prof Aminu Diyo Sheidu Academia Kogi OON

Musa Shafi’i Rtd Public Servant Niger OON

R.Adm Dr. Tamunoibikari Genius Samuel Epelle (Rtd) Rtd Military Officer Rivers OON

Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi Former Minister Delta OON

Yakubu Ibn Muhammed DG NTA Taraba OON

Amb. Musa Ilu Mohammed Rtd Ambassador Nasarawa OON

Dr. Richard Nyong Business Executive Akwa Ibom OON

Alhaji Abdulmuminu Yakubu Maishanu Chairman AYM Shafa Bauchi OON

Dr. Adaora Umeoji Dep MD Zenith Bank Anambra OON

Alhaji Sarki Abba State House Adamawa OON

Femi Adesina SA Media to the President Lagos OON

Dr. Chinedu Nwankwo Industrialist Enugu OON

Ezra Olubi Chief Tech Officer/Founder, Paystack Oyo OON

Shola Akinlade Co-founder/CEO, Paystack Ekiti OON

Kofo Akinkugbe Founder Secure ID Nig Ltd Ogun OON

Ichie Nnaeto Orazulike Executive Committee Member NACCIMA Anambra OON

Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Posthumous Lagos OON

Alh. Kabiru SHUAIBU Oil Magnate Kogi OON

Alh. Saleh AHMADU Businessman/Philanthropist Kogi OON

Dr. Abdu ABUBAKAR Finance Expert Katsina OON

Dr. S. Sanusi Rafindadi Medical Doctor Katsina OON

Babatunde Lawal Posthumous Lagos OON

Sabi’u Yusuf SA to the President Katsina OON

F: MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR)

Mathew Benabafa Seiyefa, mni Rtd Public Servant Bayelsa MFR

Ibrahim Likita Mashi, fwc Rtd Public Servant Katsina MFR

HRH Alhaji Sule Bawa Sarkin Gudi Nasarawa MFR

Col. Andrawus Pillasar Sawa (Rtd) Rtd Army Officer Adamawa MFR

Brig. Gen. Dzarma Kennedy Zirkushu Posthumous Adamawa MFR

Benjamin Okoko Business Executive Akwa Ibom MFR

Dr. Hannatu Fika Adamu Rtd Civil Servant Borno MFR

Dr. Hamidu Mohammed Medical Practitioner Taraba MFR

Saleh Abubakar Former HOS Yobe State Yobe MFR

Prof Sani Abubakar Lugga Educationist Katsina MFR

Tijjani Yahaya Kaura Former SSG Zamfara State Zamfara MFR

Col. Bala Mande (Rtd) Rtd Military Officer Zamfara MFR

Mrs. Comfort Nwobu Rtd Teacher Anambra MFR

Lady Eno Bassey Rtd Teacher Akwa Ibom MFR

Evang. Blessing Bassey Duke Philanthropist Cross River MFR

Prof Adebayo M. A. Ninalowo Educationist Lagos MFR

Dr. Gloria Laraba Shoda Former President NCWS Ogun MFR

Cardinal Dr. James O. Odunmbaku Public Servant Osun MFR

Ogunesan Hannah Oluwumi Former HOS Oyo State Oyo MFR

Mr. Ajibola Akindele Business Executive Ondo MFR

DIG Sanusi N. Lemu, mni DFA Niger MFR

DIG Joseph O. Egbunike Posthumous Anambra MFR

Ag. CGIS Isah Jere Idris Ag CGIS Kaduna MFR

Isiaka Abdulmumini Haliru NCS Zamfara MFR

Anthonia Ifeoma Opara NCS Imo MFR

Talatu Mairo Isa DCG NCS Niger MFR

Elton Irene Edorhe DCG NCS Delta MFR

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi ACG NCS Oyo MFR

Haliru Nababa, mni CG NCoS Sokoto MFR

Ahmad Muhammadu Tukur DCG NCoS Niger MFR

Amb. Demenongo Apollonius AGEV DDG NIA Benue MFR

Amb. Kim Solomon AMIEYEOFORI DDG NIA Rivers MFR

Dr. Temitayo Kehinde AJAYI Albert Horsfall medical Centre Ekiti MFR

Dr. Fatima MUSTAPHA Albert Horsfall medical Centre Niger MFR

Bala Umar Mohammed, PhD ICPC Kano MFR

Ayeni Victoria Toyin ICPC Kogi MFR

Lawal Olawunmi Akeem, fsi ICPC Lagos MFR

Amb. Prince (Col) Roland Olawumi Omowa Former Ambassador Ondo MFR

Dr. Mrs Ladi Mairo Sambo Rtd Teacher Niger MFR

Barr. Akwa Effiong Okon Legal Practitioner Akwa Ibom MFR

Alhaji Adamu Ibrahim Gumba Kuyambanan Bauchi Bauchi MFR

Noragbon Osawaru Enogiomwan (Mrs.) Rtd. Head Mistress Edo MFR

Engr. Ali A. Rabiu, fnse President COREN Nasarawa MFR

Comrade Christopher Ikechukwu Isiguzo President NUJ Imo MFR

Prof Ahmed Modibbo Mohammed Academia Adamawa MFR

Chief Dr. Ngozi Okafor Business Executive Anambra MFR

High Chief Emeka Chukwuma Agbanari Businessman Anambra MFR

Dr. Jonathan Yisa Jiya, mni Rtd Public Servant Niger MFR

Mr. Linus Okorie Business Executive Imo MFR

Mallam Bashir Abubakar Rtd ACG Customs Kaduna MFR

Dr. Verr Bernard Beeior Amasetimin Rtd Public Servant Benue MFR

Barr. Zannah Mustapha Legal Practitioner Borno MFR

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy) Musician Rivers MFR

HRH Martin Kure Abeshi Traditional Ruler Nasarawa MFR

Dr. Celestine Iweha Dureke Rtd Teacher Imo MFR

Alh. Dr. Al-Mujatab Abubakar Financial Consultant Zamfara MFR

Lawal Garba QS Katsina MFR

Hajia Gambo Sawaba Posthumous Kaduna MFR

Prof Ferdinand A. Ofodile Academia Anambra MFR

Alh. Ibrahim Muhammad Bello Posthumous Gombe MFR

Brig. Gen. M. Idris Abdulkadir Posthumous Niger MFR

Brig. Gen. Abdulrahman Kuliya Posthumous Kano MFR

Brig. Gen. Olatunji Lukman Olayinka Posthumous Lagos MFR

Dr. Bayo Aluko-Olokun Medical Practitioner Osun MFR

Mr. Gershom E. Henshaw Business Executive Cross River MFR

Elder Simon Shango Statesman Benue MFR

Sir Dr. Billy O. Okoye Energy Professional Delta MFR

Dr. Kola Adesina CEO Sahara Power Group Ogun MFR

Dr. Ferdinand Giadom Environmental Expert Rivers MFR

HRM Eze Sir Uzo Nwosu Traditional Ruler Abia MFR

Alhaji Musa Audu Business Executive Benue MFR

Dr. Olamide Brown-Orekunrin CEO Flying Doctors Lagos MFR

Dr. Ismaila Nuhu Marksha Medical Practitioner Adamawa MFR

Hon. Barr. Ernest Nnamdi Ezike Legal Practitioner Enugu MFR

Dr. Shehu Malami State House Sokoto MFR

G: MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (MON)

HRM Eze Isaac Ikonne Enyi I of Aba Abia MON

Chief Silva Ejeh Ameh Rtd Director Benue MON

Alh. Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf Businessman Kwara MON

Mallam Ibrahim Okposi Rtd Teacher Nasarawa MON

Alhaji Shehu Othman Rtd Public Servant Nasarawa MON

Alhaji Mahmud Bulama Rtd Public Servant Adamawa MON

Habiba A. Abdullahi Businessman Kano MON

Victor Nkemjika Nwokeji Business Executive Anambra MON

Chief Bayo Awosemusi World Bank Head of Procurement Ekiti MON

Imam Abdullahi Abubakar 9(Religious leader who hid over 262 Christians in his mosque from attacks in Yelwa Gindi Akwati village Plateau) MON

Kenneth F. Yellowe Entrepreneur Rivers MON

Dr. Uzoma Elizabeth Emenike Diplomat Enugu MON

CSP Ibrahim O. Mohammed Posthumous Adamawa MON

CSP Benedict Okoh Ajide Posthumous Kwara MON

Barr. Abdulsalam Idowu Kamaldeen Legal Practitioner Lagos MON

Alhaji Garba Sambo Consultant to NGF Zamfara MON

Dr. Dauda Lawal Philanthropist Zamfara MON

Chief Benson Sunday Agadaga Business Executive Bayelsa MON

Ejezie Emeka Rollas President AGN Anambra MON

Malam Halilu Ibrahim Dantiye, mni Rtd PS Kano State Kano MON

Mohammed Inuwa Aminu Businessman Kaduna MON

Innocent Ujah Idibia (2Face) Musician Benue MON

Teniola Apata (Teni) Musician Ondo MON

Pharm. Ahenjir Patrick Nyitse Pharmacist Benue MON

Nasir Yammama Entrepreneur Katsina MON

Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Falalu Entrepreneur Kebbi MON

Funke Opeke Entrepreneur Lagos MON

Habeeb Olalekan Okunola Entrepreneur Lagos MON

Folashade Noimat Okoya CEO Eleganza Lagos MON

Mr. Ajibola Adebutu Entrepreneur Ogun MON

Dr. Ver-Or Ngutor Medical Practitioner Benue MON

Mallam Mukhtar Gulma Teacher Kebbi MON

Major L.A Hayat Posthumous Kaduna MON

Major Nura Hamza Posthumous Zamfara MON

Adeyemi Yakubu Kolawole Rtd Director Osun MON

Victor Etuokwu Business Executive Delta MON

Alh. Ibrahim Abubakar Dzukogi Former Chairman, FIRS Niger MON

Prof. Toyin Omoyeni Falola Academia Ogun MON

Prof Folarin Olawale Shyllon Posthumous Lagos MON

Commodore Muhammad Lawal Barau, PhD Rtd Military Officer Kaduna MON

Mr. Dike James Chigbue Business Executive Delta MON

Rasheedat Adunni Okoduwa, mni Rtd Public Servant Lagos MON

HRH Igwe Dr. Oranu Chris Chidume Traditional Ruler Anambra MON

Dr. Christopher Obute Economist Benue MON

Engr. Usman Alkali, FNSE Entrepreneur Zamfara MON

Tolu Odebiyi Entrepreneur Ogun MON

Princess Onyinye Omachukwu Uwaechia Philanthropist Anambra MON

Elder Raymond Aliga Business Executive Abia

Mouktar Mohammed Lugga Rtd Public Servant Zamfara MON

Prof Bonn Obikwe Godwin Nwanolue Academia Anambra MON

Rashidi Yekini Posthumous Kwara MON

Abubakar Maikano State House Kaduna MON

Dr. Samuel Ankeli SSAP – Person with Disability Benue MON

Barr. Danlamı Umaru BASHARU Disable Taraba MON

Hajia Rabi Y. Gezawa Disable Kebbi MON

Chief Samuel Okubanjo Disable Oyo MON

H: FEDERAL REPUBLIC MEDAL I (FRM I)

Sgt Adesina Isaiah Posthumous Kaduna FRM I

Sgt Umar Saidu Posthumous Bauchi FRM I

Mrs. Joy Itaha CCS, OSGF Kogi FRM I

Mrs. Jummai Kizito Gukas CCS, OSGF Plateau FRM I

I: FEDERAL REPUBLIC MEDAL II (FRM II)

Mallam Musa Usman Gateman Jigawa FRM II

Ms. Josephine Agu Airport Cleaner who returned $12,200 found in a toilet at MMIA, Lagos Imo FRM II

Ogbanago Muhammed Ibrahim Bank Security man who found and returned $10,000 Kogi FRM II

ACM Mathew Oyedepo Posthumous Osun FRM II

J: FOREIGNERS

S/N NAME STATUS HONOUR

Mr Pierre Vandebeek Businessman OFR

George Stavros Coumantaros Posthumous OFR

Mr Deepak Singhal Industrialist OFR

Dr. Attia A. Nasreddin Industrialist OFR

Chief Nabil A. Saleh (JP) Industrialist OFR

Mr Faysal M. El-Khalil Industrialist OFR

Mr. Ronald Chagoury Industrialist OFR