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Watch: PM Modi receives Nigeria’s second highest national award | India News – Times of India

PM Modi conferred with Nigeria's second highest civilian award in Abuja NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Nigeria's second-highest national award - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction.Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honoured PM Modi with the sash and was seen wearing a badge on his black Nehru jacket. He is the second leader, after Queen Elizabeth, to receive the award. After receiving the award, PM Modi thanked the government and the people of Nigeria for the honour and said, "Honoured to be conferred with the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' Award by Nigeria. I accept it with great humility and dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India and the friendship of India and Nigeria."M...
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PM Modi Becomes Only Foreign Dignitary After Queen Elizabeth To Receive Nigeria’s Second-Highes

Nigeria honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday by conferring upon him the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), the country's second-highest national award. Modi became only the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction, following Queen Elizabeth, who was awarded the GCON in 1969. Expressing his gratitude after receiving the award from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Modi said, "Honoured to be conferred with the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger’ Award by Nigeria. I accept it with great humility and dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India and the friendship of India and Nigeria." He also thanked the government and people of Nigeria for the honour. VIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi) receives Nigeria's second-highest national award - the ...
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India to send 20-ton humanitarian aid package to flood-hit Nigeria: PM Modi | India News – Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja (X/@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Modi announced a 20-ton humanitarian aid package to assist relief efforts in flood-hit Nigeria, which claimed the lives of over 300 people. He expressed condolences to Nigeria during his meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja and said, "On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I express condolences over the loss of lives due to the flood in Nigeria last month. In support of relief works, India is sending 20 tons of humanitarian aid."Over 300 people dead after the flood hit Nigeria. This devastating flood had affected 1.2 million people in 33 states in Nigeria. Floods had displace tens of thousands of people in Kogi State in north-central Nigeria. Flash floo...
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‘Strategic Partnership With Nigeria A High Priority’: PM Modi, Prez Tinubu Discuss Defence, Tra

Abuja, Nov 17 (PTI) India accords high priority to its strategic partnership with Nigeria and it will work towards boosting ties in a range of areas, including defence, energy and trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday.   In his televised opening remarks at the meeting, Modi identified terrorism, separatism, piracy and drug trafficking as major challenges and said the two countries will continue to work together to deal with them. Modi arrived in Abuja early Sunday on the first trip to the country by an Indian prime minister after a gap of 17 years. "We give high priority to our strategic partnership with Nigeria...I am confident that a new chapter in our ties will begin following our talks," the prime minister said. Mo...
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PM Modi to be awarded Grand Commander of the Order of Niger, ‘Key’ to Abuja
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PM Modi to be awarded Grand Commander of the Order of Niger, ‘Key’ to Abuja

Abuja [Nigeria]: Nigeria will honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Grand Commander of The Order of the Niger (GCON). The makes PM Modi second foreign dignitary to receive this honour. Queen Elizabeth is the only foreign dignitary who has been awarded with GCON in 1969. This will be the 17th such international award being conferred to PM Modi by a country. Show Full Article PM Modi on Sunday arrived in Nigeria on the first leg of his three-nation tour.Upon his arrival, PM Modi was warmly welcomed by Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Minister for Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, the capital city of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Wike presented PM Modi with the ‘Key to the City’ of Abuja. The key symbolises the trust and honour bestowed on the PM by the people of N...
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Modi Arrives In Nigeria, First By Indian PM In 17 Years. Receives Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Saturday on the first leg of his three-nation visit. Image: X/@narendramodiHe was received by Nigeria's Minister for Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also extended his greetings on Modi's arrival. Image: X/@narendramodiThe federal minister presented Modi with the 'Key to the City' of Abuja. The key symbolises the trust and honour bestowed on the prime minister by the people of Nigeria, said MEA in a post on X. Image: X/@narendramodiThe Indian diaspora also extended a warm and vibrant welcome to Prime Minister Modi on his arrival in Nigeria. Image: X/@narendramodiThis is Modi's first-ever visit to the West Africa region and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. Image: X/@n...
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