• Mr Felix Ogbaudu,mni,SEC 28/2006 promoted AIG in the Nigeria Police Force.


• Rev Julius Obegha Oworibo,mni, SEC 23/2001, appointed Head of Service, Bayelsa State.

• AIG John Olatunji Alapini (rtd), NPM, mni, SEC 29/2007 and his wife, Chief (Mrs) Ibipo Alapini, conferred with chieftancy titles of Otun Oluwo Adimula & Yeye Otun Oluwo Adimula of the Source respectively, on 1st January 2010 by His Royal Majesty Olubuse II. Oba Okunade Sijuwade, CFR, Ooni of Ife.

• Alhaji Tahir Audu Musa, mni, SEC 30/2008, promoted Assistant Comptroller General in the Nigeria Customs Service and appointed ACG Enforcement and Drugs.


• His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, CFR, mni, Agbogidi I, Obi of Onitsha, SEC 1/1979, member Heritage Council AANI, invested Chancellor of Kogi State University, Ayangba on Saturday 30th January 2010.


• Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye,mni, Past President of AANI and member of the Board of Patrons, invested Fellow of the Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, on 5th February 2010.

• Mr Donald Iroham, NPM,mni, SEC 28/2006, promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police and appointed AIG Zone 4 Markudi.

• Iyom Josephine Anenih, mni, SEC 31/2009, appointed Minister of Women Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  
  
• Mr MH Zarewa,mniSEC 30/2008, promoted Assistant Inspector General in the Nigeria police Force.


• Mallam Abubakar Khalil Kuso,mni, SEC 30/2008, promoted Assistant Comptroller General in the Nigeria Immigration Service.

• Mr John Chibueze Adike,mni, SEC 30/2008, promoted AssistantComptroller General in the NigeriaImmigration Service.

• Alhaji Dauda Yahaya,mni, SEC 30/2008, appointed Head ofService, Yobe State.
  
  
  
• Engr MAK Abubakar,mni, SEC 31/2009,appointed Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Vice President.

• Mr Salisu Maikasuwa,mni, SEC 29/2007, appointed Acting Clerk of the National Assembly.
  
  
• Mallam Nuhu Ribadu,mni, SEC 30/2008, Conferred with Honorary Doctor of Law Degree by Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun State on Saturday 5th June 2010.
  
  
• Cdre OE Ekwe, mni,SEC 27/2005, appointed Commandant, Nigerian Navy Engineering College, Ogorode, Sapele.
  
  
• Prof Abubakar A Rasheed, mni, SEC 30/2008, appointed Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano.
  
  AWARDED HONOURS AS FOLLOWS
  
  
• GCON - Vice Admiral Mike Okhai Akhigbe (rtd), mni, SEC 11/1989, former Chief of General Staff & Member AANI Board of Patrons.
  
  
• CFR - HRH Alhaji Ilyasu Bashar, mni, SEC 1/1979, Emir of Gwandu & Member AANI Heritage Council.
  
  
• CFR - Mr Ogbonna Okechukwu Onovo, mni, SEC 25/2003, Inspector General of Police.
  
  
• CON - Brig Gen Halilu Akilu (rtd), mni, SEC 11/1989.
  
  
• CON - Brig Gen Tunde Ogbeha (rtd), mni, SEC 9/1987.
  
  
• OON - Rear Admiral Chikwado Onah (rtd), mni, SEC 18/1996.
  
  
• MFR - Mr Hamidu Denwe Abbo, mni, SEC 27/2005.
  
  
• MFR - AIG Muazu Hadejia Idris, mni, SEC 30/2008.
  
  
• MON - Dr Stephen Jackdell Mallo, mni, SEC 25/2003.
  
  
  
  
• Mrs Rose C. Uzoma, MON, mni, SEC 25/2003, appointed Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
  
  
• Alhaji RB Musa, mni, SEC 27/2005, promoted Acting Deputy Comptroller General in the Nigeria Immigration Service.
  
  
• Hajia Yabawa L. Wabi, mni, SEC 31/2009, appointed Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  
  
• Alhaji Hafiz Ringim, NPM, mni, SEC 29/2007, appointed Ag Inspector General of Police.
  
  
• Mr Ekpenyong E. Ita, mni, SEC 29/2007, appointed Director General of the State Security Service.
  
  
• Mrs Uche Ivy Okoronkwo, NPM, mni, SEC 27/2005; promoted DIG and appointed Second-in-Charge, Nigeia Police Force.
  
  
• Mr Azubuko Udah, NPM, mni, SEC 26/2004; promoted DIG and appointed DIG 'A' Department.
  
  
• Mr Ganiyu Dawodu, NPM,mni, SEC 28/2006; promoted DIG and appointed GIG 'F' Department.
  
  
• Mr MA Yesufu, NPM, mni, SEC 28/2006; promoted DIG and appointed DIG 'D' Department.
  
  
  
  
• Alhaji Masa'udu Kazaure, mni, SEC 27/2005, appointed Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
  
  
• Mrs Christy Mbonu, mni, SEC 30/2008, appointed Nigeria's Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the Africa-South America Cooperation Forum (ASACOF) based in Caracas, Venezuela.
  

• WEDDING OF LINDA OKOSUN AND IKPONMWOSA OSAMUDIAMEN

  The Traditional Engagement and Wedding Ceremony of Linda Okosun, daughter of AVM JA Okosun (rtd), CON, mni, SEC 21/1999 took place at Benin on 24th and 25th September respectively.  Below are some photographs taken at the events.
  

  
  

• Arc Abdulkadir Mohammed, mni, SEC 30/2008 appointed member of the Arcchitects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON)
  
  
• Prof IAO Ujah, mni, SEC 17/1995 appointed Director General of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research.


• Mr Patrick Bunmi Famosaya, mni, SEC 30/2008, appointed Head of Service, Ekiti State.


• Engr M.G. Umar, mni, SEC 28/2001, appointed Executive Director (Technical Service) at the Nigeria Printing & Minting Company (NSPMC).


• Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, mni, SEC 23/2001, confirmed MD/CEO of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
  
  
• Promoted AIG in the Nigeria Police Force:
  Atiku Kafur, NPM, mni SEC 30/2008
  Baba Ahmed, NPM, mni, SEC 30/2008
  Danlami Yar'Adua, NPM, mni, SEC 30/2008
  
  
• Col. CS Uwah promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General.
  
  
• Promoted Major General
  • AI Muraina
    
    
• Promoted Rear Admiral
  • AOA Ikioda
  • JO Aikhomu
    
    
• Promoted Air Vice Marshal
  • EE Osim
  
  
• Promoted Brigadier General
  • AO Odidi
  • JN Nimyel
  • BT Ndiomu
  • CS Uwa
  • AK Egwuagu
  • MA Alkali
  • BT Ndiomu
  
  
• Promoted Commodore
  • SO Paul
  • ML Barau
  
  
• Promoted Air Commodore
  • KO George

 

COMMISERATION

• Part of the Palace of the Emir of Nasarawa, Alhaji Hassan Ahmed II, mni was razed down by fire on Monday 21st November, 2011. AANI commiserates with him and Prayed God to avert future occurrence.

CEREMONIES
Weddings

• Group Captain Kushalu, (rtd), mni

Wedding of his daughter took place at Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina Lagos on 14th January, 2012.

• Colonel SD Hassan, mni SEC 32/2010

Wedding Fatihah of his daughter Malama Amina took place on 17th December, 2011at Kaduna.

Promotion to Major General

1. Maj General AT Jibrin, mni
2. Maj General I Sani, mni

Promotion to Brigadier General

1. Brig. General JT Abubakar, mni
2. Brig General Y Daniel, mni
3. Brig General AA Awotoye, mni

Navy
Promotion to Rear Admiral

1. Rear Admiral OU Emele, mni

Promotion to Navy Commodore

1. Navy Cdre. ER Yakubu, mni
2. Navy Cdre. SA Abbah, mni

Air Force
Promotion to Air Commodore

1. Air Cdre. BU Chiobi, mni

 

AMBASSADORIAL APPOINTMENT

1. Mrs Catherine K. Jackdeen, mni, SEC 31/2009
2. Alh. Abduljalil Sulaiman, mni, SEC 31/2009
3. Dauda Danladi, mni, SEC 28/2006
4. Mr Rabiu  Dagari, mni, SEC 28/2006
5. Mr Archibong B.E., mni, SEC 12/1990
6. Mr Haruna Ginsau, mni, SEC 32/2010

NATIONAL AWARDS
Commander of the Federal Republic

1. Mr. Ekpenyong E. Ita, CFR, mni
2. Alh. Hafiz Ringim, CFR, mni
3. Vice Admiral PS Koshoni (rtd), CFR, mni
4. Lt. Gen. Jeremiah T Useni (rtd), CFR, mni
5. Alh. Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta, CFR, mni

Commander of the Order of Niger

1. H/E Comarade Adams Oshiomole CON, mni
2. Senator Nuhu Aliyu, CON, mni
3. Amb. Aminu Wali, CON, mni

Officer of the Federal Republic

1. Engr. Majoku J., OFR, mni
2. Mr. Osayande Parry, OFR, mni

Officer of the Order of the Niger

1. Engr. Jani Ibrahim, OON, mni
2. Alh. Umar Hamza, OON, mni
3. Mr. Danladi  I. Kifasi, OON, mni
4. Maj Gen. I Garba, OON, mni
5. DIG Israel Olusoji Ajao, OON, mni
6. DIG Udem U Ekpoudom (rtd), OON, mni

Member of the Federal Republic

• Alh. Muhammad Kajiama Dapchi, MFR, mni
• DCP Zakari Ohinoyi Ibrahim, MFR, mni
• Mr. Abudu Silas Kamaru-Salami, MFR, mni
• Alh. Abubakar Mustapha, MFR, mni
• Engr. Inuwa Musa, MFR, mni

APPOINTMENTS
His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Sa,ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni was installed as the chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria  by the President, Commander -in- Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR.

Dr Kabiru Ibrahim Mutazu, mni SEC 31/2009 was appointed Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State.

Mr. Zakari Ibrahim Ohinoyi, mni, SEC 32/2011was appointed as Controller General of the Nigerian Prisons Service by the President, Commander -in- Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR.