President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honor of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The announcement was made during the Nigeria-India bilateral meeting held at the State House in Abuja on Sunday.
President Tinubu stated that the award symbolizes Nigeria’s appreciation and commitment to strengthening the partnership between both nations.
“I will confer on you today, the Prime Minister of India, Nigeria’s National Honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger. This is to signify Nigerian appreciation and commitment to India as a partner,” the president said.
“You stood side by side with Nigeria on many fronts for many decades. Yes, democracy is a court of essential yield you’ve navigated through Indian sectors, and also ensure joint collaboration to maintain and strengthen our relationship.”