Okonjo, Burna Boy, Amina, Completes Full List of Nigeria’s National Honours Award for 2022

Okonjo, Burna Boy, Amina, Completes Full List of Nigeria’s National Honours Award for 2022

  • The Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be a recipient of the 2022 Nigeria national honours
  • The two-time minister of finance will be joined by Amina Jane Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
  • Grammy Award-winning Afro-fusion sensation, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy will also be conferred a national honour

FCT, Abuja - No fewer than 437 individuals have been nominated for the 2022 national honours award of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, PRNigeria reported.

Legit.ng gathered that this year's list enlisted the five recipients for the honour of GCON, CFR 54, CON 67, OFR 64, OON 101, MFR 75, MON 56, and FRM 8.

National Honours, Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari will be presenting the medal of national honours to the 437 recipients at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, October 11. Photo: State House
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The list contain individuals from different works of life like politicians, public officers, security officers, businessmen, monarchs, and religious leaders among others.

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Some of the surprise inclusions were the names of some foreigners who have contributed to the development of Nigeria, as well as people with disability, a gateman, a cleaner and a bank security guard.

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President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to confer the Awards to the recipients on Tuesday, October 11 at the State House in Abuja.

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

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

2. Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola CJN (Oyo)

3. Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad CJN (Bauchi)

4. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala DG WTO (Abia)

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

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

1 Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila Speaker HOR

2 Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege Deputy President of the Senate

3 Mr. Boss Mustapha SGF

4 Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan HOS

5 Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara Former Speaker HOR

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6 Hon. Justice Kudirat M.O. Kekere-Ekun

7 Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad

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

9 Mallam Abba Kyari (Posthumous)

10 Justice Ayo Salami (Rtd)

11 Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru (Posthumous)

12 Lt. Gen Lamidi O. Adeosun (Rtd)

13 Gen. Lucky E. O Irabor

14 Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya

15 Air Marshal Oladayo Amao

16 Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo

17 Gen. Gabriel Abayomi Olonisakin

18 Lt-Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai

19 Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

20 Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar

21 Mohammed Abubakar Adamu

22 Mr. Usman Alkali Baba

23 Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd)

24 Alh. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar

25 Yusuf Magaji Bichi, fwc

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

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

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

29 HRH Ahmed Nuhu Bamali (Emir of Zazzau)

30 HRM Prof James Ortese Ayatse (Tor Tiv V)

31 HRH Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III (Emir of Gombe)

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

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33 Da. Jacob Gyang Buba (Gbong Gwom)

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

35 HM King Dandeson Douglas JAJA (King Jaja of Opobo)

36 HRM Oba Gabriel Adejuwon (Onisan of Isan Ekiti)

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

38 HRH Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi (Akarigbo of Remo)

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

40 HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III (Olu of Warri)

41 HRM Igwe Amb. Lawrence Agubuzu (Igwe of Eziama)

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

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

44 HRM Eze Joseph Ndubuisi Nwabeke (Chairman Abia Council)

45 HRM Eze Charles N. Nkpuma (Chairman, Ebonyi)

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

47 Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase (Former IGP)

48 Sir Dr. Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu (Elder statesman)

49 Mr. Jim Ovia (Business Executive)

50 Chief Oluwole Olanipekun, SAN

51 Tony O. Elumelu (Business Executive)

52 Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu (CEO BUA Group)

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53 Dr. Eruani Azibapu Godbless (Businessman)

54 Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd)

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

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

2 H.E Alhaji Mai Mala Buni Governor Yobe CON

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

4 H.E. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Governor Kebbi CON

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

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

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

8 H.E. Prof Ben Ayade Governor Cross River CON

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

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

11 H.E. Dr Kayode Fayemi Governor Ekiti CON

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

13 H.E. Prof Babagana Umara Zulum Governor Borno CON

14 Alhaji Lai Mohammed Minister Kwara CON

15 Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello Minister Adamawa CON

16 Hajia Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed Minister Kaduna CON

17 Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN Minister Lagos CON

18 Dr. Osagie Ehanire Minister Edo CON

19 Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Minister Abia CON

20 Mallam Adamu Adamu Minister Bauchi CON

21 Timipre Sylva Minister Bayelsa CON

22 Abubakar Malami, SAN Minister Kebbi CON

23 Sen. Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi Senator Kebbi CON

24 Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi Senator Niger CON

25 Sen. Albert Bassey Akpan Senator Akwa Ibom CON

26 Sen. Mohammed Sabo Nakudu Senator Jigawa CON

27 Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Senator Lagos CON

28 Sen. Abubakar A. Kyari Senator Borno CON

29 Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa Senator Niger CON

30 Sen. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele Senator Ekiti CON

31 Sen. Chukwuka Godfrey Utazi Senator Enugu CON

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32 Sen. Jibrin I. Barau Senator Kano CON

33 Mallam Mamman Daura Elder Statesman Katsina CON

34 Chief Dr. Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma CEO Innoson Motors Anambra CON

35 Prof Ali Pate Former Minister Bauchi CON

36 AVM Ishaya Aboi Shekari Rtd Military Officer Kaduna CON

37 Prof Attahiru Muhammadu Jega Former INEC Chairman Kebbi CON

38 Chief Chidi Anyaegbu CEO Chisco Motors Anambra CON

39 Prof Afonja Olumuyiwa Adebayo Academia Oyo CON

40 Prof Ayodele Desalu Academia Ogun CON

41 Prof Benedict Okechukwu Oramah President/CEO Afriexim Bank Anambra CON

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

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

44 Dr. Allen Onyema Chairman, Air Peace Anambra CON

45 HE Amb. George Obiozor Former Ambassador Imo CON

46 Amb. Ademola Rasaq Seriki Diplomat Lagos CON

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

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

49 HRH Mai Mustapha Umar Mustapha Emir of Biu Borno CON

50 HRH Alhaji Haruna Kadir Rashid Emir of Dukku Gombe CON

51 Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal Businessman Katsina CON

52 HRM Dr. Benjamin Ikenchuku Dein of Agbor Delta CON

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

54 Alh. Ibrahim Usman Jibril Emir of Nasarawa Nasarawa CON

55 HRH Dr. Daniel Shaga Samaila Hama Bachama Adamawa CON

56 Chief Anthony Enahoro Posthumous Edo CON

57 Prof Is-haq Oloyede Registrar JAMB Ogun CON

58 Barr. Adebayo Ogunlesi Owner of Gatwick Airport Ogun CON

59 Justice Fati Abubakar Rtd CJ Niger State Niger CON

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

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

62 Prof Wale Suleiman World Class Neuro-Surgeon Kwara CON

63 Rev. Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle President CAN Oyo CON

64 Mr. Herbert Wigwe Banker Rivers CON

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

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

67 Engr. (Dr) Chukwuemeka Okwuosa Business Executive Anambra CON

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

1 Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese Taraba OFR

2 Prof Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty Medica Practitioner Gombe OFR

3 Mohammed Babandede Former CG Immigration Jigawa OFR

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

5 Alhaji Ja’afaru Ahmed Former CG NCoS Kebbi OFR

6 Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi Businessman Anambra OFR

7 Justice Pascal Nnadi Rtd CJ Imo State Imo OFR

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

9 Prof. Obiora Okonkwo CEO United Nigeria Airlines Anambra OFR

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

11 Julius Dediare Rone Business Executive Delta OFR

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

13 Engr. Mansur Ahmed President MAN Kano OFR

14 Princess Adejoke Orelope Adefulire SSAP on SDGs Lagos OFR

15 Prof Itsejuwa Esanjumi Sagay, SAN Legal Practitioner Delta OFR

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16 Dr. Ibrahim Tahir Posthumous/Former Minister Bauchi OFR

17 Barr. Kehinde Aina Legal Practitioner Oyo OFR

18 Justice Muktar Muhammad Dodo Rtd Judge Katsina OFR

19 Prof Fabian Ajogwu, SAN Legal Practitioner Enugu OFR

20 Prof Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN Chairman ICPC Ondo OFR

21 Dr. Ibrahim Datti Ahmad Posthumous Kano OFR

22 Justice Nasir Ajanah Posthumous Kogi OFR

23 Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho CJ FHC Benue OFR

24 Hon. Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip President NIC Kaduna OFR

25 Hon. Justice Cosmas Idye President CCA Benue State Benue OFR

26 Justice Idris Abdullahi Haroon Rtd Grand Khadi Kwara State Kwara OFR

27 Hon. Justice Sulyman Durosinlorun Kawu CJ Kwara State Kwara OFR

28 Alh. Nurudeen Rafin Dadi Public Servant Katsina OFR

29 Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Manu Yusuf Army Yobe OFR

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

31 Maj. Gen. Samuel A. Adebayo Army Kogi OFR

32 AVM Charles Akpochai Owho Air Force Delta OFR

33 AVM Jackson Andrew Yusuf Air Force Bauchi OFR

34 R. Adm S. S. Garba Navy Kano OFR

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

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

37 Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi FRSC Kwara OFR

38 Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni CG NSCDC Nasarawa OFR

39 Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, OBE Sportsman Ogun OFR

40 Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim-Imam Businessman Borno OFR

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

42 Mele Kolo Kyari GMD NNPC Borno OFR

43 HRH Oba Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede Traditional Ruler Ondo OFR

44 Hon. Shitu Muhammed Kabir Agriculturist FCT OFR

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45 Dr. Christian Odinaka Igwe Entrepreneur Abia OFR

46 Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu, SAN ES - NHRC Imo OFR

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

48 HRH Alh. Nasiru Ado Bayero Emir of Bichi Kano OFR

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

50 Mr. Adeola Rahman Ipaye DCOS VP Lagos OFR

51 Chief Dr. Alexander Chika Okafor CEO Chikason Group Anambra OFR

52 Amb. Lawal Abdullahi Kazaure SCOOP Jigawa OFR

53 Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh DG NIMASA Katsina OFR

54 Most Rev. Panti Filibus Musa, PhD Religious Adamawa OFR

55 Dr. Bala Usman Posthumous/University Don Katsina OFR

56 Sen. Osita Bonaventure Izunaso Former Senator Imo OFR

57 Sen. Dr. Eze Darlington Ajoku Former Senator Imo OFR

58 Dr. Abdul Bulama Former Minister Yobe OFR

59 Mike Mamman Osuman, SAN Legal Practitioner Benue OFR

60 Sen. Julius Ucha Former Senator Ebonyi OFR

61 Onueze C. Joe Okocha, SAN Legal Practitioner Rivers OFR

62 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Writer Enugu OFR

63 Sen. Ita Enang Former Senator Akwa Ibom OFR

64 Prof Gabriel O.C. Okenwa Business Executive Abia OFR

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

1 Chief Raymond Hemen Ihyembe Rtd Banker Benue OON

2 Alhaji Aminu Bisalla Rtd Perm Sec Niger OON

3 Prof Seddi Sebastian Maimako Educationist Plateau OON

4 Amb. Mary Lar Educationist Plateau OON

5 Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano Businessman Kano OON

6 Dr. Sani Aliyu Public Health Physician Kano OON

7 Binta Lami Adamu Bello Rtd Perm Sec Katsina OON

8 Prof Ahmed Mohammed Wali Academia Sokoto OON

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9 Prof Sa’adiya Omar Bello Academia Sokoto OON

10 Prof Ihechukwu Chiedozie Madubuike Former Minister Abia OON

11 Charles Odunukwe Industrialist Anambra OON

12 Chief Sir James Uzochukwu Uduji Industrialist Anambra OON

13 Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu Former Minister Ebonyi OON

14 Chief Hon. Godwin O. Ogbaga Former Minister Ebonyi OON

15 Prof. Chinedu Nebo Former Minister Enugu OON

16 Engr. Christopher Chigbo Former PS FCT Enugu OON

17 Prof. Hilary O. Edeoga Former VC Enugu OON

18 Mr. Anumudu Theodore Akujobi, mni Rtd PS Imo OON

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

20 Prof Akaneren Idem Essien Academia Akwa Ibom OON

21 Chief Nengi J. James Businessman Bayelsa OON

22 Dame Julie E. Donli Public Servant Bayelsa OON

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

24 Chief Gabriel Ogbechie MD/CEO Rain Oil Delta OON

25 Prof Emmanuel Nwaeze Former VC Uniben Delta OON

26 Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji Medical Practitioner Rivers OON

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

28 Chief Ferdinand Ngogo Alabraba Businessman Rivers OON

29 Samuel Bolarinde Industrialist Ekiti OON

30 Chief Remi Makanjuola Businessman Lagos OON

31 Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN Legal Practitioner Lagos OON

32 Chief Rotimi Ibidapo Businessman Ondo OON

33 Chief Akinboro Aruwajoye Businessman Ondo OON

34 Otunba Oluseyi Oduntan Industrialist Ogun OON

35 Amb. Oladapo Olusola Fafowora Former Ambassador Osun OON

36 Adeoye Adetuyibi MD Discovery Oil Osun OON

37 Iyinoluwa Aboyeji CEO Flutterwave Oyo OON

38 Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu Former President NACCIMA Niger OON

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

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40 Prof Oluwatoyin Ashiru Academia Ogun OON

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

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

43 Arc. Sunday Sylva Togo Echono Rtd Perm Sec Benue OON

44 Mr. Musa Mikfuktur Istifanus Rtd Perm Sec Taraba OON

45 Hon. Muktar Betara Aliyu MHR Borno OON

46 Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa MHR Kano OON

47 Hon. Barr. Nkeiruka C. Onyejeocha MHR Abia OON

48 Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu MHR Delta OON

49 Hon. Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada MHR Kano OON

50 Dr. Christopher C. Edordu Businessman Edo OON

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

52 Chief Dr. Leemon Agbonjagwe Ikpea Business Executive Delta OON

53 Rt. Hon. Benson Friday Konbowei Public Servant Bayelsa OON

54 Mr. Yakubu Chinook Maikyau, SAN Legal Practitioner Kebbi OON

55 Abbas Dabo Sambo Rtd Public Servant Kaduna OON

56 Amb. James Gotuwan Dimka Veteran Journalist Plateau OON

57 Alhaji Tijjani Musa Tumsa Public Servant Yobe OON

58 Amb. Janet Omoleegho Olisa MFA Edo OON

59 Amb. Ahmed Umar Former Ambassador Kano OON

60 Mosunmola “Mo” Abudu Entrepreneur Lagos OON

61 Prof Maxwell Gidado Academia Adamawa OON

62 Prof Suleiman Elias Bogoro ES TETFund Bauchi OON

63 Prof Vershima Uza Former VC Benue OON

64 Alh. Abbas Umar Masanawa DG/CEO NSPMC Katsina OON

65 His Grace Most Rev. Prof Daddy Hezekiah Proprietor Imo OON

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

67 Prof Francis Adedayo Faduyile NMA Ondo OON

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

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69 Dr. Chikwe Andreas Ihekweazu Medical Practitioner Imo OON

70 HRH Igwe Jude Chijioke Obidegwu Traditional Ruler Imo OON

71 Mr. Biodun Shobanjo Businessman Ogun OON

72 Prof Francis Afolabi Fajemirokun Academia Ondo OON

73 Prof Doknan Decent Danjuma Sheni Academia Plateau OON

74 HRH Igwe Prof Onuora Nwuneli Academia Anambra OON

75 Dr. Chinedu Eze Financial Management Enugu OON

76 Sir Daniel Nwanneka Chukwudozie CEO Dozzy Group Anambra OON

77 Anthony Ngude Zaki Sani Businessman Nasarawa OON

78 Hon. Hafiz Muhammad Kawu Ibrahim Member HOR Kano OON

79 Prof Aminu Diyo Sheidu Academia Kogi OON

80 Musa Shafi’i Rtd Public Servant Niger OON

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

82 Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi Former Minister Delta OON

83 Yakubu Ibn Muhammed DG NTA Taraba OON

84 Amb. Musa Ilu Mohammed Rtd Ambassador Nasarawa OON

85 Dr. Richard Nyong Business Executive Akwa Ibom OON

86 Alhaji Abdulmuminu Yakubu Maishanu Chairman AYM Shafa Bauchi OON

87 Dr. Adaora Umeoji Dep MD Zenith Bank Anambra OON

88 Alhaji Sarki Abba State House Adamawa OON

89 Femi Adesina SA Media to the President Lagos OON

90 Dr. Chinedu Nwankwo Industrialist Enugu OON

91 Ezra Olubi Chief Tech Officer/Founder, Paystack Oyo OON

92 Shola Akinlade Co-founder/CEO, Paystack Ekiti OON

93 Kofo Akinkugbe Founder Secure ID Nig Ltd Ogun OON

94 Ichie Nnaeto Orazulike Executive Committee Member NACCIMA Anambra OON

95 Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Posthumous Lagos OON

96 Alh. Kabiru SHUAIBU Oil Magnate Kogi OON

97 Alh. Saleh AHMADU Businessman/Philanthropist Kogi OON

98 Dr. Abdu ABUBAKAR Finance Expert Katsina OON

99 Dr. S. Sanusi Rafindadi Medical Doctor Katsina OON

100 Babatunde Lawal Posthumous Lagos OON

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101 Sabi’u Yusuf SA to the President Katsina OON

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

1 Mathew Benabafa Seiyefa, mni Rtd Public Servant Bayelsa MFR

2 Ibrahim Likita Mashi, fwc Rtd Public Servant Katsina MFR

3 HRH Alhaji Sule Bawa Sarkin Gudi Nasarawa MFR

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

5 Brig. Gen. Dzarma Kennedy Zirkushu Posthumous Adamawa MFR

6 Benjamin Okoko Business Executive Akwa Ibom MFR

7 Dr. Hannatu Fika Adamu Rtd Civil Servant Borno MFR

8 Dr. Hamidu Mohammed Medical Practitioner Taraba MFR

9 Saleh Abubakar Former HOS Yobe State Yobe MFR

10 Prof Sani Abubakar Lugga Educationist Katsina MFR

11 Tijjani Yahaya Kaura Former SSG Zamfara State Zamfara MFR

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

13 Mrs. Comfort Nwobu Rtd Teacher Anambra MFR

14 Lady Eno Bassey Rtd Teacher Akwa Ibom MFR

15 Evang. Blessing Bassey Duke Philanthropist Cross River MFR

16 Prof Adebayo M. A. Ninalowo Educationist Lagos MFR

17 Dr. Gloria Laraba Shoda Former President NCWS Ogun MFR

18 Cardinal Dr. James O. Odunmbaku Public Servant Osun MFR

19 Ogunesan Hannah Oluwumi Former HOS Oyo State Oyo MFR

20 Mr. Ajibola Akindele Business Executive Ondo MFR

21 DIG Sanusi N. Lemu, mni DFA Niger MFR

22 DIG Joseph O. Egbunike Posthumous Anambra MFR

23 Ag. CGIS Isah Jere Idris Ag CGIS Kaduna MFR

24 Isiaka Abdulmumini Haliru NCS Zamfara MFR

25 Anthonia Ifeoma Opara NCS Imo MFR

26 Talatu Mairo Isa DCG NCS Niger MFR

27 Elton Irene Edorhe DCG NCS Delta MFR

28 Bashir Adewale Adeniyi ACG NCS Oyo MFR

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29 Haliru Nababa, mni CG NCoS Sokoto MFR

30 Ahmad Muhammadu Tukur DCG NCoS Niger MFR

31 Amb. Demenongo Apollonius AGEV DDG NIA Benue MFR

32 Amb. Kim Solomon AMIEYEOFORI DDG NIA Rivers MFR

33 Dr. Temitayo Kehinde AJAYI Albert Horsfall medical Centre Ekiti MFR

34 Dr. Fatima MUSTAPHA Albert Horsfall medical Centre Niger MFR

35 Bala Umar Mohammed, PhD ICPC Kano MFR

36 Ayeni Victoria Toyin ICPC Kogi MFR

37 Lawal Olawunmi Akeem, fsi ICPC Lagos MFR

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

39 Dr. Mrs Ladi Mairo Sambo Rtd Teacher Niger MFR

40 Barr. Akwa Effiong Okon Legal Practitioner Akwa Ibom MFR

41 Alhaji Adamu Ibrahim Gumba Kuyambanan Bauchi Bauchi MFR

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

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

44 Comrade Christopher Ikechukwu Isiguzo President NUJ Imo MFR

45 Prof Ahmed Modibbo Mohammed Academia Adamawa MFR

46 Chief Dr. Ngozi Okafor Business Executive Anambra MFR

47 High Chief Emeka Chukwuma Agbanari Businessman Anambra MFR

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

49 Mr. Linus Okorie Business Executive Imo MFR

50 Mallam Bashir Abubakar Rtd ACG Customs Kaduna MFR

51 Dr. Verr Bernard Beeior Amasetimin Rtd Public Servant Benue MFR

52 Barr. Zannah Mustapha Legal Practitioner Borno MFR

53 Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy) Musician Rivers MFR

54 HRH Martin Kure Abeshi Traditional Ruler Nasarawa MFR

55 Dr. Celestine Iweha Dureke Rtd Teacher Imo MFR

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

57 Lawal Garba QS Katsina MFR

58 Hajia Gambo Sawaba Posthumous Kaduna MFR

59 Prof Ferdinand A. Ofodile Academia Anambra MFR

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60 Alh. Ibrahim Muhammad Bello Posthumous Gombe MFR

61 Brig. Gen. M. Idris Abdulkadir Posthumous Niger MFR

62 Brig. Gen. Abdulrahman Kuliya Posthumous Kano MFR

63 Brig. Gen. Olatunji Lukman Olayinka Posthumous Lagos MFR

64 Dr. Bayo Aluko-Olokun Medical Practitioner Osun MFR

65 Mr. Gershom E. Henshaw Business Executive Cross River MFR

66 Elder Simon Shango Statesman Benue MFR

67 Sir Dr. Billy O. Okoye Energy Professional Delta MFR

68 Dr. Kola Adesina CEO Sahara Power Group Ogun MFR

69 Dr. Ferdinand Giadom Environmental Expert Rivers MFR

70 HRM Eze Sir Uzo Nwosu Traditional Ruler Abia MFR

71 Alhaji Musa Audu Business Executive Benue MFR

72 Dr. Olamide Brown-Orekunrin CEO Flying Doctors Lagos MFR

73 Dr. Ismaila Nuhu Marksha Medical Practitioner Adamawa MFR

74 Hon. Barr. Ernest Nnamdi Ezike Legal Practitioner Enugu MFR

75 Dr. Shehu Malami State House Sokoto MFR

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

1 HRM Eze Isaac Ikonne Enyi I of Aba Abia MON

2 Chief Silva Ejeh Ameh Rtd Director Benue MON

3 Alh. Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf Businessman Kwara MON

4 Mallam Ibrahim Okposi Rtd Teacher Nasarawa MON

5 Alhaji Shehu Othman Rtd Public Servant Nasarawa MON

6 Alhaji Mahmud Bulama Rtd Public Servant Adamawa MON

7 Habiba A. Abdullahi Businessman Kano MON

8 Victor Nkemjika Nwokeji Business Executive Anambra MON

9 Chief Bayo Awosemusi World Bank Head of Procurement Ekiti MON

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

11 Kenneth F. Yellowe Entrepreneur Rivers MON

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12 Dr. Uzoma Elizabeth Emenike Diplomat Enugu MON

13 CSP Ibrahim O. Mohammed Posthumous Adamawa MON

14 CSP Benedict Okoh Ajide Posthumous Kwara MON

15 Barr. Abdulsalam Idowu Kamaldeen Legal Practitioner Lagos MON

16 Alhaji Garba Sambo Consultant to NGF Zamfara MON

17 Dr. Dauda Lawal Philanthropist Zamfara MON

18 Chief Benson Sunday Agadaga Business Executive Bayelsa MON

19 Ejezie Emeka Rollas President AGN Anambra MON

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

21 Mohammed Inuwa Aminu Businessman Kaduna MON

22 Innocent Ujah Idibia (2Face) Musician Benue MON

23 Teniola Apata (Teni) Musician Ondo MON

24 Pharm. Ahenjir Patrick Nyitse Pharmacist Benue MON

25 Nasir Yammama Entrepreneur Katsina MON

26 Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Falalu Entrepreneur Kebbi MON

27 Funke Opeke Entrepreneur Lagos MON

28 Habeeb Olalekan Okunola Entrepreneur Lagos MON

29 Folashade Noimat Okoya CEO Eleganza Lagos MON

30 Mr. Ajibola Adebutu Entrepreneur Ogun MON

31 Dr. Ver-Or Ngutor Medical Practitioner Benue MON

32 Mallam Mukhtar Gulma Teacher Kebbi MON

33 Major L.A Hayat Posthumous Kaduna MON

34 Major Nura Hamza Posthumous Zamfara MON

35 Adeyemi Yakubu Kolawole Rtd Director Osun MON

36 Victor Etuokwu Business Executive Delta MON

37 Alh. Ibrahim Abubakar Dzukogi Former Chairman, FIRS Niger MON

38 Prof. Toyin Omoyeni Falola Academia Ogun MON

39 Prof Folarin Olawale Shyllon Posthumous Lagos MON

40 Commodore Muhammad Lawal Barau, PhD Rtd Military Officer Kaduna MON

41 Mr. Dike James Chigbue Business Executive Delta MON

42 Rasheedat Adunni Okoduwa, mni Rtd Public Servant Lagos MON

43 HRH Igwe Dr. Oranu Chris Chidume Traditional Ruler Anambra MON

44 Dr. Christopher Obute Economist Benue MON

45 Engr. Usman Alkali, FNSE Entrepreneur Zamfara MON

46 Tolu Odebiyi Entrepreneur Ogun MON

47 Princess Onyinye Omachukwu Uwaechia Philanthropist Anambra MON

48 Elder Raymond Aliga Business Executive Abia MON

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49 Mouktar Mohammed Lugga Rtd Public Servant Zamfara MON

50 Prof Bonn Obikwe Godwin Nwanolue Academia Anambra MON

51 Rashidi Yekini Posthumous Kwara MON

52 Abubakar Maikano State House Kaduna MON

53 Dr. Samuel Ankeli SSAP – Person with Disability Benue MON

54 Barr. Danlamı Umaru BASHARU Disable Taraba MON

55 Hajia Rabi Y. Gezawa Disable Kebbi MON

56 Chief Samuel Okubanjo Disable Oyo MON

H: FEDERAL REPUBLIC MEDAL I (FRM I)

1 Sgt Adesina Isaiah Posthumous Kaduna FRM I

2 Sgt Umar Saidu Posthumous Bauchi FRM I

3 Mrs. Joy Itaha CCS, OSGF Kogi FRM I

4 Mrs. Jummai Kizito Gukas CCS, OSGF Plateau FRM I

I: FEDERAL REPUBLIC MEDAL II (FRM II)

1 Mallam Musa Usman Gateman Jigawa FRM II

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

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

4 ACM Mathew Oyedepo Posthumous Osun FRM I

J: FOREIGNERS

S/NO NAME STATUS HONOUR

1. Mr Pierre Vandebeek Businessman OFR

2. George Stavros Coumantaros Posthumous OFR

3. Mr Deepak Singhal Industrialist OFR

4. Dr. Attia A. Nasreddin Industrialist OFR

5 Chief Nabil A. Saleh (JP) Industrialist OFR

6 Mr Faysal M. El-Khalil Industrialist OFR

7 Mr. Ronald Chagoury Industrialist OFR

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.