Order of the Federal Republic

Nigerian order of merit

Order of the Federal Republic

Order of the Federal Republic

Type| State decoration
Country|  Nigeria
Precedence
Next (higher)| None
Next (lower)| Order of the Niger

Military Division

Civil 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 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 former officials Grand Commanders 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

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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

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

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1  | Abdulsalami Abubakar[3][4] | Former Head of State of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
2  | Bola Ahmed Tinubu[5][6] | President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
3  | Ernest Shonekan[7][8] | Former Interim Head of State of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
4  | Goodluck Jonathan[9] | Former President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
5  | Ibrahim Babangida[10][11] | Former Head of State of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
6  | Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi | Former Head of State of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
7  | Moshood Abiola[12][13] | Former Presumed President-Elect of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
8  | Muhammadu Buhari[14] | Former President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
9  | Muammar Gaddafi[15][16] | Former Leader of Libya  | Public  | GCFR
10  | Nelson Mandela[17] | Former President of South Africa  | Public  | GCFR
11  | Nnamdi Azikiwe[18][19] | Former Governor-General and President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
12  | Obafemi Awolowo | Former Premier of Western Region  | Public  | GCFR
13  | Olusegun Obasanjo[20] | Former President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
14  | Queen Elizabeth II[21] | Former Queen of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
15  | Sani Abacha[22][9] | Former Head of State of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
16  | Shehu Musa Yar'Adua[23] | Former Deputy Head of State of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
17  | Shehu Shagari[24] | Former President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
18  | Umaru Musa Yar'Adua[25] | Former President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR
19  | Yakubu Gowon[26][27] | Former Head of State of Nigeria  | Public  | GCFR

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

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S/NO  | NAMES  | STATUS  | Sector  | Class of medal

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1  | Adetokunbo Ademola | Former Chief Justice of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
2  | Amina J. Mohammed | Former Minister of Environment of Nigeria and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations  | Public  | GCON
3  | Anyim Pius Anyim | Former Senate President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
4  | Ariwoola Olukayode Ariwoola | Chief Justice of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
5  | Atiku Abubakar | Former Vice President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
6  | Bello Maitama Yusuf | Former Minister of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
7  | Dahiru Musdapher | Former Chief Justice of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
8  | Emeka Anyaoku | Former Commonwealth Secretary-General  | Public  | GCON
9  | Alex Ekwueme | Former Vice President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
10  | Aliko Dangote | Businessman and Philanthropist  | Private  | GCON
11  | Godswill Akpabio | Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Senate President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
12  | Goodluck Jonathan | Former President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
13  | Idris Legbo Kutigi | Former Chief Justice of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
14  | Joseph Wayas | Former Senate President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
15  | Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad | Former Chief Justice of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
16  | Kashim Shettima | Vice President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
17  | Mike Adenuga | Businessman and Philanthropist  | Private  | GCON
18  | Mike Akhigbe | Former Chief of Naval Staff and Vice President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
19  | Murtala Nyako | Former Governor of Adamawa State  | Public  | GCON
20  | Namadi Sambo | Former Vice President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
21  | Narendra Modi | Prime Minister of India  | Public  | GCON
22  | Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Former Minister of Finance of Nigeria and Director-General of the World Trade Organization  | Public  | GCON
23  | Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona | Oba of Ijebuland  | Public  | GCON
24  | Sen. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan | Former Senate President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON
25  | Siddiq Abubakar III | Former Sultan of Sokoto  | Public  | GCON
26  | Yemi Osinbajo | Former Vice President of Nigeria  | Public  | GCON

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

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S/NO  | NAMES  | STATUS  | Sector  | Class of medal

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1  | Abba Kyari | Former Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria  | Public  | CFR
2  | Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin | Former Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria  | Public  | CFR
3  | Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu | Businessman and Philanthropist  | Private  | CFR
4  | Abubakar Gumi | Islamic Scholar and Leader  | Public  | CFR
5  | Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III | Emir of Gombe  | Public  | CFR
6  | Ahmed Nuhu Bamali | Emir of Zazzau  | Public  | CFR
7  | Emir of Zazzau Ahmad Bamalli | Emir of Zazzau  | Public  | CFR
8  | Alh. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar | Former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency  | Public  | CFR
9  | Sule Katagum | Former Chairman Public Service Commission  | Public  | CFR
10  | Alwali Kazir | Former Military Officer  | Public  | CFR
11  | Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero | Emir of Kano  | Public  | CFR
12  | Aminu Tambuwal | Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator  | Public  | CFR
13  | Justice Ayo Salami | Former President of the Court of Appeal  | Public  | CFR
14  | Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo | Former Chief of Naval Staff  | Public  | CFR
15  | Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd)  | Former National Security Adviser  | Public  | CFR
16  | Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihu Magashi (Rtd)  | Former Minister of Defence  | Public  | CFR
17  | Boss Mustapha | Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation  | Public  | CFR
18  | Hon Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi | Former Justice of the Supreme Court  | Public  | CFR
19  | Clement Isong | Former Governor of Cross River State  | Public  | CFR
20  | Daniel Aladesanmi II | Traditional Ruler (Deji of Akure)  | Public  | CFR
21  | Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu | Businessman and Community Leader  | Private  | CFR
22  | Eruani Azibapu Godbless | Businessman and Philanthropist  | Private  | CFR
23  | Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II | Oba of Benin  | Public  | CFR
24  | Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya | Former Chief of Army Staff  | Public  | CFR
25  | Femi Gbajabiamila | Former Speaker of the House of Representatives  | Public  | CFR
26  | Folashede Yemi-Esan | Head of the Civil Service of the Federation  | Public  | CFR
27  | Oba Gabriel Adejuwon | Traditional Ruler (Owa Obokun of Ijesha)  | Public  | CFR
28  | Godwin Emefiele | Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria  | Public  | CFR
29  | Senator Hadi Abubakar Sirika | Former Minister of Aviation  | Public  | CFR
30  | Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd)  | Former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service  | Public  | CFR
31  | Herbert Wigwe | Former Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc  | Private  | CFR
32  | Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas | Former Chief of Naval Staff  | Public  | CFR
33  | Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru | Former Chief of Army Staff  | Public  | CFR
34  | Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao | Former Chief of Air Staff  | Public  | CFR
35  | Da. Jacob Gyang Buba | Traditional Ruler (Gbong Gwom Jos)  | Public  | CFR
36  | Prof. James Ortese Ayatse | Traditional Ruler (Tor Tiv V)  | Public  | CFR
37  | Jim Ovia | Businessman and Founder of Zenith Bank Plc  | Private  | CFR
38  | Justice Kudirat MO Kekere-Ekun | Chief Justice of Nigeria  | Public  | CFR
39  | Lt. Gen. Lamidi Adeosun | Former Chief of Army Staff  | Public  | CFR
40  | Gen. Lucky Irabor | Former Chief of Defence Staff  | Public  | CFR
41  | Mohammed Adamu | Former Inspector-General of Police  | Public  | CFR
42  | Mohammed Bello Adoke | Former Attorney-General of the Federation  | Public  | CFR
43  | Justice Monica Bolna'an Dongban-Mensem | President of the Court of Appeal  | Public  | CFR
44  | Alh. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa | Emir of Fika  | Public  | CFR
45  | Sultan Muhammadu Maccido | Former Sultan of Sokoto  | Public  | CFR
46  | Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad | Former Justice of the Supreme Court  | Public  | CFR
47  | Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Former Minister of Finance and Director-General of the World Trade Organization  | Public  | CFR
48  | Ntenyin Solomon Daniel Etuk, JP | Traditional Ruler (Oku Ibom Ibibio)  | Public  | CFR
49  | Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II | Traditional Ruler (Deji of Akure)  | Public  | CFR
50  | Oba Babatunde Adewale-Ajayi | Traditional Ruler (Akarigbo of Remo)  | Public  | CFR
51  | Ogiame Atuwatse III | Olu of Warri  | Public  | CFR
52  | Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu | Former President of the ICAO Council  | Public  | CFR
53  | Orodje Of Okpe Kingdom, Orhue 1 | Traditional Ruler (Orodje of Okpe)  | Public  | CFR
54  | Ovie Omo-Agege | Former Deputy Senate President  | Public  | CFR
55  | Sultan Sa'adu Abubakar | Sultan of Sokoto  | Public  | CFR
56  | Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar | Former Chief of Air Staff  | Public  | CFR
57  | Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I (JSC Rtd)  | Former Justice of the Supreme Court  | Public  | CFR
58  | Solomon Ehigiator Arase | Former Inspector-General of Police  | Public  | CFR
59  | Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja | Chief of Army Staff  | Public  | CFR
60  | Tony Elumelu | Businessman and Chairman of United Bank for Africa Plc  | Private  | CFR
61  | Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai | Former Chief of Army Staff  | Public  | CFR
62  | Usman Alkali Baba | Former Inspector-General of Police  | Public  | CFR
63  | Victoria Gowon | Former First Lady of Nigeria  | Public  | CFR
64  | Chief Wole Olanipekun | Legal Practitioner and Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association  | Public  | CFR
65  | Yahaya Abubakar | Traditional Ruler (Etsu Nupe)  | Public  | CFR
66  | Yusuf Magaji Bichi | Director-General of the Department of State Services  | Public  | CFR

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

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1  | AbdulRaheem Amoo Oladimeji | Founder of Al-Hikmah University  | Private  | OFR
2  | Abdullahi Umar Ganduje | Former Governor of Kano State  | Public  | OFR
3  | Abubakar Jafar Usman | Traditional Ruler  | Public  | OFR
4  | Adesoye J. Omololu | Pharmacist and Philanthropist  | Private  | OFR
5  | Afe Babalola, SAN  | Legal Practitioner and Founder of Afe Babalola University  | Private  | OFR
6  | Alh. Ahmadu Ali Negedu | Businessman and Community Leader  | Private  | OFR
7  | Alex Chioma Otti | Governor of Abia State  | Public  | OFR
8  | Ayo Oritsejafor | Religious Leader and Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria  | Public  | OFR
9  | Babatunde Jose | Journalist and Former Chairman of Daily Times  | Private  | OFR
10  | Buhari Bala | Former Minister of State  | Public  | OFR
11  | Chris Igwe | Businessman and Industrialist  | Private  | OFR
12  | Christopher E. Abebe | Former Chairman of United Africa Company of Nigeria  | Private  | OFR
13  | Christopher Gwabin Musa | Chief of Defence Staff  | Public  | OFR
14  | Dahiru Usman Bauchi | Islamic Scholar and Tijaniyya Leader  | Public  | OFR
15  | Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu | Businessman and Community Leader  | Private  | OFR
16  | Grace Alele-Williams | Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin  | Public  | OFR
17  | Habeeb Okunola | Businessman and Philanthropist  | Private  | OFR
18  | Ibrahim Auta Ndahi | Former Public Servant  | Public  | OFR
19  | Idris Legbo Kutigi | Former Chief Justice of Nigeria  | Public  | OFR
20  | Ignatius Ayau Kaigama | Catholic Archbishop of Abuja  | Public  | OFR
21  | Innocent Umezulike | Former Chief Judge of Enugu State  | Public  | OFR
22  | John Kayode Jegede | Businessman and Community Leader  | Private  | OFR
23  | John Kennedy Opara | Religious Leader  | Public  | OFR
24  | Julius Rone | LNG Philanthropic Oil Merchant  | Private  | OFR
25  | Justice Adamu Aliyu | Former Chief Judge  | Public  | OFR
26  | Suleiman A. Kawu Sumaila | Former Senator and House of Representatives Member  | Public  | OFR
27  | Lere Paimo | Actor and Filmmaker  | Private  | OFR
28  | Magaji Muhammed | Former Public Servant  | Public  | OFR
29  | Muhammad Indimi | Businessman and Philanthropist  | Private  | OFR
30  | Musa Halilu Ahmed | Businessman and Traditional Ruler (Dujima of Adamawa)  | Private  | OFR
31  | Nasiru Ado Bayero | Emir of Bichi  | Public  | OFR
32  | S. A. Ajayi | Former Public Servant  | Public  | OFR
33  | Alh. Shehu Malami | Former Diplomat and Traditional Leader  | Public  | OFR
34  | Shettima Mustapha | Former Minister of Agriculture  | Public  | OFR
35  | Sylvanus C. Ghasarah | Former Public Servant  | Public  | OFR
36  | Temitope Balogun Joshua | Nigerian Charismatic Pastor, Televangelist, and Philanthropist  | Private  | OFR
37  | Dr. T. I. Obiaga | Medical Practitioner and Philanthropist  | Private  | OFR
38  | Taiwo Akinkunmi | Designer of the Nigerian Flag  | Public  | OFR
39  | Tijjani Muhammad-Bande | Former President of the United Nations General Assembly  | Public  | OFR
40  | Wazirin Katagum (Dr) Alhaji Sule Katagum | Former Public Servant  | Public  | OFR

## Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)

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S/NO  | NAMES  | STATUS  | Sector  | Class of medal

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1  | Imam Abdullahi Abubakar | Islamic Scholar and Community Leader  | Public  | OON
2  | Alhaji Shehu Uthman | Businessman and Community Leader  | Private  | OON
3  | Gen. Bitrus Vandos Themoi Kwaji | Retired Military Officer  | Public  | OON
4  | Chris Ezem | Legal Practitioner and Community Leader  | Private  | OON
5  | Eze Isaac Ikonne | Traditional Ruler  | Public  | OON
6  | Faisal Shuaibu | Businessman and Philanthropist  | Private  | OON
7  | Mallam Ibrahim Okposi | Community Leader  | Private  | OON
8  | Imoro Goodrich Kubor | Community Leader  | Private  | OON
9  | Alh. Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf | Businessman and Industrialist  | Private  | OON
10  | Chief Silva Ejeh Ameh | Traditional Ruler  | Public  | OON
11  | Prince Dr. Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi | Community Leader and Politician  | Public  | OON
12  | Seyi Vodi | Businessman and Fashion Designer  | Public  | OON

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

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S/NO  | NAMES  | STATUS  | Sector  | Class of medal

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1  | Abraham Ayebakepreye Amba Ambaiowei | Former Public Servant  | Public  | MFR
2  | Prof Adebayo M. A. Ninalowo | Academic and Sociologist  | Public  | MFR
3  | Agbani Darego | Model and Former Miss World  | Private  | MFR
4  | Ahmad Muhammadu Tukur | Traditional Ruler  | Public  | MFR
5  | Ajibola Akindele | Businessman and Community Leader  | Private  | MFR
6  | Albatan Yerima Balla | Former Public Servant  | Public  | MFR
7  | Alhaji Sule Bawa | Traditional Ruler  | Public  | MFR
8  | Angus Fraser (clergyman and teacher) | Clergyman and Teacher  | Public  | MFR
9  | Anthonia Ifeoma Opara | Public Servant  | Public  | MFR
10  | Ayodele Anthony Aderinwale | Community Leader and Development Expert  | Private  | MFR
11  | Bankole Reinhard Oyebode | Businessman  | Private  | MFR
12  | Bashir Adewale Adeniyi | Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service  | Public  | MFR
13  | Bimbo Ogunade | Entertainment Executive  | Private  | MFR
14  | Burna Boy | Musician and Songwriter  | Private  | MFR
15  | Barr. Chris Ezem | Legal Practitioner and Community Leader  | Private  | MFR
16  | Col. Andrawus Pillasar Sawa | Former Military Officer  | Public  | MFR
17  | Col. Bala Mande (Rtd) | Former Military Officer  | Public  | MFR
18  | Mrs. Comfort Nwobu | Community Leader  | Private  | MFR
19  | Demenongo Apollonius | Community Leader  | Private  | MFR
20  | Brig. Gen. Dzarma Kennedy Zirkushu | Former Military Officer  | Public  | MFR
21  | Elton Irene Edorhe | Community Leader  | Private  | MFR
22  | Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu | Businessman and Community Leader  | Private  | MFR
23  | Lady Eno Bassey | Community Leader  | Private  | MFR
24  | Evang. Blessing Bassey | Religious Leader
25  | Victor Osimhen | Nigerian Professional Footballer  | Public  | MFR

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## External links

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* "Nigeria - Order of the Federal Republic". 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.