The conferment was for the foreign officers contributions to the country’s development and economy.
Ukraine has expressed readiness to establish grain hubs in Nigeria and other African countries as it donated about 25,000 tonnes of grains to Nigeria.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday arrived in Washington DC, to attend the United States-Africa Leaders Summit.
The National Security Adviser urged Nigerians to go about their businesses without fear.
The protocol would enable both countries to maintain regular consultations and mutual efforts on several issues of interest.
The minister said that it was sad that Africa was the only region in the world without a permanent seat in the council with a veto.
No fewer than 150 world leaders are attending the largest diplomatic gathering after two years of virtual and hybrid summits.
Ms Akporiaye said it was disheartening that Nigerians had to buy tickets to the tune of N3 million and be charged as high as N1 million to change travel dates.
The body of top Nigerian diplomats conveyed their disavowal of the politicians’ actions in a statement on Wednesday.
The president, who will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event, joins other world leaders to celebrate with Liberia.
