Founded in 2009, rooted in centuries of tradition.
The Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria consists of members who have been honoured by the Vatican in one of the Pontifical Orders or with a Medal. When such an honour is bestowed, the recipient is warmly invited to become a member of the Association.
The Pontifical Orders and Medals represent one of the highest and most prestigious distinctions which the Pope — who is not only Supreme Pontiff and Head of the Roman Catholic Church, but also "Sovereign Prince" (Fons Honorum) of the Vatican City State — can bestow on an individual.
Such awards are made to lay people, individually, both male and female, mainly of the Roman Catholic faith but also to those of other Christian denominations and, indeed, other faiths — in recognition of pre-eminent service to their faith, community, or the work of the Holy See.