President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
Tinubu announced the conferment of the GCON honour on Modi during his meeting with the Prime Minister at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
The president said the national honour was bestowed on Modi to signify Nigeria’s appreciation and commitment to the Nigerian-Indian partnership.
Tinubu hosts Indian Prime Minister Modi in Abuja on Sunday
He said: “I will confer on you today, the Prime Minister of India, Nigeria’s National Honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger. This is to signify Nigerian appreciation and commitment to India as a partner.
“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.”
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