Tinubu stated that the honour was “to signify our appreciation of India as Nigeria’s partner.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), by President Bola Tinubu.
The announcement was made during a bilateral meeting between both leaders at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Tinubu stated that the honour was “to signify our appreciation of India as Nigeria’s partner.”
Upon arrival, Modi was welcomed with the Indian anthem, followed by the Nigerian anthem performed by a Brigade of Guards. He inspected the mounted parade and received a 21-gun salute.
According to the Presidency, “President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi will aim to deepen Nigeria’s and India’s ties during their bilateral discussions. Both leaders will exchange signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to enhance collaboration in critical sectors.”
This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s 2007 state visit, which established a strategic partnership between the two nations.
