The Order of the Niger (OON) is the second highest national award in Nigeria. It was instituted in 1963 and is junior to the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), the highest order of merit in the country.
Award
The two highest honours, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), and Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger(GCON), are awarded to the president and vice-president, respectively. The presiding judge in the Supreme Court and the chairman of the Senate are, respectively, a qualitative and ex officio Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. == Grades ==
Grades
Nigeria followed the British example in the form and structure of the order. Similarly, there are post-nominal letters for members of the Order of the Niger. • Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) • Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) • Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) • Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) The order has a Civil Division and a Military Division. The ribbon of the latter division has a small red line in the middle. == Notable recipients ==
Notable recipients
Notable recipients of the award include: ==References==