The Nigerian National Honors are a set of orders that are bestowed on Nigerians and non-Nigerians who are deemed deserving of the honor each year. The National Honors Act of 1993 established them. 5 of 1964 to honor Nigerians and non-Nigerians who have helped the country grow in one way or another. The Nigerian national honors and their meanings are listed below.
The full meaning of the Nigerian national honors is
GCFR – Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic
GCON – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger
CFR – Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic
CON – Commander of the Order of the Niger
OFR – Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic
OON – Officer of the Order of the Niger
MFR – Member of the Order of the Federal Republic
MON – Member of the Order of the Niger