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.
| 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 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
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
Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR)
| No. | Name | Status | Sector | Class of medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdulsalami Abubakar | Former Head of State of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 2 | Bola Ahmed Tinubu | President of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 3 | Ernest Shonekan | Former Interim Head of State of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 4 | Goodluck Jonathan | Former President of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 5 | Ibrahim Babangida | Former Head of State of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 6 | Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi | Former Head of State of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 7 | Moshood Abiola | Former Presumed President-Elect of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 8 | Late. Muhammadu Buhari | Former President of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 9 | Muammar Gaddafi | Former Leader of Libya | Public | GCFR |
| 10 | Nelson Mandela | Former President of South Africa | Public | GCFR |
| 11 | Nnamdi Azikiwe | Former Governor-General and President of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 12 | Obafemi Awolowo | Former Premier of Western Region | Public | GCFR |
| 13 | Olusegun Obasanjo | Former President of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 14 | Queen Elizabeth II | Former Queen of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 15 | Sani Abacha | Former Head of State of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 16 | Shehu Musa Yar'Adua | Former Deputy Head of State of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 17 | Shehu Shagari | Former President of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 18 | Umaru Musa Yar'Adua | Former President of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
| 19 | Yakubu Gowon | Former Head of State of Nigeria | Public | GCFR |
Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
| No. | Name | Status | Sector | Class of medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Olukayode Ariwoola | Former 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 | 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 | Ahmad 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 |
| 27 | Tajudeen Abbas | Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | Public | GCON |
Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)
| No. | Name | Status | Sector | Class of medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Alh. Jafar Usman Hore | Businessman and Philanthropist | Private | 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)
| No. | Name | Status | Sector | Class of medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Adebayo Adelabu | Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and Minister of Power | Public | OFR |
| 5 | Adesoye J. Omololu | Pharmacist and Philanthropist | Private | OFR |
| 6 | Afe Babalola, SAN | Lawyer and Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti(ABUAD) | Private | OFR |
| 7 | Alh. Ahmadu Ali Negedu | Businessman and Community Leader | Private | OFR |
| 8 | Alex Otti | Governor of Abia State | Public | OFR |
| 9 | Audu Ogbeh | Former Minister of Agriculture and Politician | Public | OFR |
| 10 | Ayo Oritsejafor | Religious Leader and Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria | Public | OFR |
| 11 | Babatunde Jose | Journalist and Former Chairman of Daily Times | Private | OFR |
| 12 | Buhari Bala | Former Minister of State | Public | OFR |
| 13 | Chris Igwe | Businessman and Industrialist | Private | OFR |
| 14 | Christopher E. Abebe | Former Chairman of United Africa Company of Nigeria | Private | OFR |
| 15 | Christopher Gwabin Musa | Chief of Defence Staff | Public | OFR |
| 16 | Dahiru Usman Bauchi | Islamic Scholar and Tijaniyya Leader | Public | OFR |
| 17 | Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu | Businessman and Community Leader | Private | OFR |
| 18 | Grace Alele-Williams | Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin | Public | OFR |
| 19 | Habeeb Okunola | Businessman and Philanthropist | Private | OFR |
| 20 | Ibrahim Ndahi Auta | Former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court | Public | OFR |
| 21 | Idris Legbo Kutigi | Former Chief Justice of Nigeria | Public | OFR |
| 22 | Ignatius Ayau Kaigama | Catholic Archbishop of Abuja | Public | OFR |
| 23 | Innocent Umezulike | Former Chief Judge of Enugu State | Public | OFR |
| 24 | John Kayode Jegede | Businessman and Community Leader | Private | OFR |
| 25 | John Kennedy Opara | Religious Leader | Public | OFR |
| 26 | Julius Rone | LNG Philanthropic Oil Merchant | Private | OFR |
| 27 | Justice Abdullahi N. Mustapha | Former University Vice-Chancellor | Public | OFR |
| 28 | Adamu Aliyu | Former Chief Judge | Public | OFR |
| 29 | Suleiman A. Kawu Sumaila | Former Senator and House of Representatives Member | Public | OFR |
| 30 | Lere Paimo | Actor and Filmmaker | Private | OFR |
| 31 | Magaji Muhammed | Former Public Servant | Public | OFR |
| 32 | Muhammad Indimi | Businessman and Philanthropist | Private | OFR |
| 33 | Musa Halilu Ahmed | Businessman and Traditional Ruler (Dujima of Adamawa) | Private | OFR |
| 34 | Nasiru Ado Bayero | Emir of Bichi | Public | OFR |
| 35 | S. A. Ajayi | Former Public Servant | Public | OFR |
| 36 | Alh. Shehu Malami | Former Diplomat and Traditional Leader | Public | OFR |
| 37 | Shettima Mustapha | Former Minister of Agriculture | Public | OFR |
| 38 | Sylvanus C. Ghasarah | Former Public Servant | Public | OFR |
| 39 | Temitope Balogun Joshua | Nigerian Charismatic Pastor, Televangelist, and Philanthropist | Private | OFR |
| 40 | Dr. T. I. Obiaga | Medical Practitioner and Philanthropist | Private | OFR |
| 41 | Taiwo Akinkunmi | Designer of the Nigerian Flag | Public | OFR |
| 42 | Tijjani Muhammad-Bande | Former President of the United Nations General Assembly | Public | OFR |
| 43 | Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN | Lawyer and Former Senate Leader | Public | OFR |
| 44 | Wazirin Katagum (Dr) Alhaji Sule Katagum | Former Public Servant | Public | OFR |
Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)
| No. | Name | Status | Sector | Class of medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imam Abdullahi Abubakar | Islamic Scholar and Community Leader | Public | OON |
| 2 | Alhaji Shehu Uthman | Businessman and Community Leader | Private | OON |
| 3 | Maj.Gen. Bitrus Vandos Themoi Kwaji | Retired Military Officer | Public | OON |
| 4 | Dr Ado J.G Muhammad | Public Health Expert | Private | OON |
| 5 | Chris Ezem | Legal Practitioner and Community Leader | Private | OON |
| 6 | Eze Isaac Ikonne | Traditional Ruler | Public | OON |
| 7 | Faisal Shuaibu | Businessman and Philanthropist | Private | OON |
| 8 | Mallam Ibrahim Okposi | Community Leader | Private | OON |
| 9 | Imoro Goodrich Kubor | Community Leader | Private | OON |
| 10 | Alh. Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf | Businessman and Industrialist | Private | OON |
| 11 | Chief Silva Ejeh Ameh | Traditional Ruler | Public | OON |
| 12 | Prince Dr. Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi | Community Leader and Politician | Public | OON |
| 13 | Seyi Vodi | Businessman and Fashion Designer | Public | OON |
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)
| No. | Name | Status | Sector | Class of medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Public Servant and Politician | Public | 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 | Public | MFR |
| 25 | Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu | Businessman, Politician, and Philanthropist | Private | MFR |
| 26 | Victor Osimhen | Nigerian Professional Footballer | Public | MFR |
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