The Nigerian Fire Service Meritorious Service Medal
The Nigerian Fire Service Meritorious Service Medal is a decoration awarded to members of the fire service for long and devoted service.
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The Nigerian Fire Service Cross
The Nigerian Fire Service Cross is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the fire service for conspicuous acts of gallantry.
The Nigerian Fire Service Cross is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the fire service for conspicuous acts of gallantry in the course of duty. The award is available to Officers and Other Ranks.
All the medals of the Nigerian Fire Services were instituted by a Warrant dated 28 February 1974.
The Prisons Service Meritorious Service Medal
The Prisons Service Meritorious Service Medal is a decoration awarded to prison officers for long and devoted service.
The Prisons Service Meritorious Service Medal is a decoration awarded to members of the prison service for long and devoted service characterised by exceptional ability and exemplary record.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly referred to as the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS), is a governmental body in Nigeria responsible for managing prisons. Situated in Abuja, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior and the Civil Defence Immigration and Correctional Service. President Muhammadu Buhari officially changed its name from the Nigerian Prisons Service to the Nigerian Correctional Service on August 15, 2019, following the enactment of the Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019.
The Police Meritorious Service Medal (Nigeria)
The Police Meritorious Service Medal is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the police force for long and devoted service.
The Police Meritorious Service Medal is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the police force for long and devoted service.
Awardees must also display exceptional ability and exemplary record.
The Nigeria Police Force serves as the primary law enforcement and leading security agency in Nigeria. Established by the 1999 constitution as the national police with exclusive jurisdiction across the nation, it boasts a staff strength of approximately 371,800 as of 2016.
Currently, the force is under the leadership of IGP (Inspector General) Kayode Egbetokun. Major reforms were implemented in 2020, signifying significant changes within the organization.
The Nigeria Police Star
The Nigeria Police Star is a decoration awarded to members of the police force for conspicuous acts of gallantry in the course of duty.
The Nigeria Police Star is a decoration awarded to members of the police force for conspicuous acts of gallantry in the course of duty.
The Nigeria Police Force serves as the primary law enforcement and leading security agency in Nigeria. Established by the 1999 constitution as the national police with exclusive jurisdiction across the nation, it boasts a staff strength of approximately 371,800 as of 2016. Plans are underway to expand the force to 650,000, including the addition of 280,000 new recruits to the existing 370,000.
Organized into 36 State commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it operates within 17 zones and 8 administrative units. Currently, the force is under the leadership of IGP (Inspector General) Kayode Egbetokun. Major reforms were implemented in 2020, signifying significant changes within the organization.
The Nigerian Prison Service Cross
The Nigerian Prison Service Medal is a decoration awarded to members of the prison service for conspicuous acts of gallantry.
The Nigerian Prison Service Cross is a decoration awarded to members of the prison service for conspicuous acts of gallantry in the course of duty.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly referred to as the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS), is a governmental body in Nigeria responsible for managing prisons. Situated in Abuja, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior and the Civil Defence Immigration and Correctional Service. President Muhammadu Buhari officially changed its name from the Nigerian Prisons Service to the Nigerian Correctional Service on August 15, 2019, following the enactment of the Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019.
The Nigeria Loyal Service And Good Conduct Medal
The Loyal Service And Good Conduct Medal is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the armed forces for 16 years’ exemplary service.
The Loyal Service And Good Conduct Medal is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the armed forces for completing sixteen years’ exemplary service.
As a condition, the person needs to also hold the Armed Forces Service Star. Commissioned officers cannot receive this medal.
The Loyal Service And Good Conduct Medal Design
The medal is round and bears the inscription “Federal Republic of Nigeria” in the obverse, as well as a map of the country. The reverse bears the inscription “Nigeria Armed Forces” around the edge and “For Loyal Service and Good Conduct” in the center.
The ribbon is blue, white, red, and light blue.
The Distinguished Service Medal (Nigeria)
The Distinguished Service Medal is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the armed forces for distinguished acts of gallantry.
The Distinguished Service Medal Design
The medal is round and bears the inscription “Federal Republic of Nigeria” in the obverse, as well as a relief oftwo horses and a shield. The reverse bears the inscription “Nigeria Armed Forces” around the edge and “For Distinguished Service” in the center.
The ribbon is dark blue.
The Nigeria Eagle Medal
The Nigeria Eagle Medal is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
The Nigeria Eagle Medal Design
The medal is rounded and bears the inscription “Federal Republic of Nigeria” in the obverse, as well as a relief of an eagle. The reverse bears the inscription “Nigeria Armed Forces” around the edge and “For Bravery in the Field” in the middle.
The ribbon is dark blue.
The River Benue Star
The River Benue Star is a Nigerian medal awarded to commissioned officers for distinguished acts of gallantry in the course of duty.
The River Niger Star Design
The medal is a six-sided star and bears the inscription “Federal Republic of Nigeria – Gallantry” in the obverse.
The ribbon is green with white edge stripes and a black-edged red central stripe.