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
