The River Niger Star is a Nigerian medal awarded to officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces in recognition of outstanding bravery.
The medal is a star. The front side bears an inscription, although limited information about this decoration is accessible.
The ribbon is red, dark blue, khaki, and light blue/green.
The Nigerian Independence Medal is a medal established in 1960 and awarded to those who aided in the transition toward independence.
The Nigerian Independence Medal was sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth II to mark Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960. It was designed to honor the individuals serving in the Royal Nigerian Military Forces, Royal Nigerian Navy, and the Nigeria Police Force on that historic day.
Additionally, it extended recognition to members of the British Army who were temporarily assigned to the Royal Nigerian Military Forces.
The Nigerian Independence Medal, crafted from cupro-nickel, bears the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on its circular surface. On the reverse side, it showcases the Nigerian Coat of Arms alongside the inscription “Nigeria Independence, 1st October 1960.”
Its ribbon is adorned with three vertical stripes in green, white, and green.
The Armed Forces Service Star is a Nigerian order awarded to members of the armed forces who have completed twelve years of service.
The Armed Forces Service Star is a Nigerian medal awarded to members of the armed forces for twelve years of service. During the time period, the person must also have maintained an exemplary record.
Recipients of this honor have demonstrated excellent conduct, professionalism, and loyalty throughout their military service.
The insignia is circular and features a star and a central disc with the inscription “For recognised Service“. The reverse is plain.
The ribbon is blue, green, and white.
The Order of the Federal Republic is a Nigerian order of merit and one of the highest honors bestowed by the country.
The Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), established in 1963 by the Federal Republic of Nigeria and stands as one of the country’s two prestigious orders of merit, with precedence over the Order of the Niger.
At the apex of this honor is the Grand Commander in the Order of the Federal Republic and the Grand Commander in the Order of the Niger, reserved for the President and Vice-President, respectively. Notably, the Presiding Judge in the Supreme Court and the Chairman of the Senate hold ex officio positions as Commanders in the Order of the Niger.
The order has four grades:
The insignia of the order varies considerably depending on the grade, but consists of a star and a central disc with the inscription “Order of the Federal Republic”.
The ribbon is green and white. The Military Division has an additional thin red line in the center.
The Order of the Niger was one of the two orders of merit established by Nigeria after it became an independent country.
The Order of the Niger is an order of merit with a Civil Division and a Military Division established in 1960.
Nigeria achieved independence on October 1, 1960, and subsequently became the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1963. Following this transition, two prestigious orders of merit were established: the Order of the Niger and the Order of the Federal Republic.
The highest distinctions, the Grand Commander in the Order of the Federal Republic and the Grand Commander in the Order of the Niger, are conferred upon the President and Vice-President respectively. Additionally, the presiding judge of the Supreme Court and the chairman of the Senate are automatically invested as Commanders in the Order of the Niger by virtue of their positions.
The grades of the Order of the Niger are:
The insignia of the order varies considerably depending on the grade, but consists of a star and a central disc with the inscription “Order of the Niger”.
The ribbon is red, white, and green. The Military Division has an additional thin red line in the middle.
