conferred with the National Honours Award on September 17, 2012. In a
statement by Dr Henry Akpan, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties
Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,
only Dr Mike Adenuga, the Chairman of Globacom Nigeria Ltd, would be
conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
GCON is usually bestowed on the country's Vice-President. However,
last year, Aliko Dangote made history when he was conferred with the
award.
11 Nigerians are to be honoured in the category of the Commander of
the Federal Republic (CFR) while 25 Nigerians will be honoured in the
category of the Commander of the Niger (CON). Several Chief Judges
would be honoured with the CFR while the CON would be conferrred
mostly on some state governors and serving senators.
24 Nigerians including the former Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Mrs.
Sarah Sosan would be honoured with the Officer of the Federal Republic
(OFR).
38 people are to be honoured with the Order of the Niger (OON).
In the category of the Member of the Federal Republic (MFR), 38 people
will be honoured with the award. The recipients include the General
Overseer of TREM, Bishop Mike Okonkwo; AMAA Awards Founder, Peace
Anyiam-Osigwe; Movie Producer, Teco Benson and more.