Nigeria’s Leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi
President Tinubu gave the honour on Sunday during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the State House, Abuja.
The President said that the award was bestowed on the Indian Leader to signify Nigeria’s appreciation and commitment to the Nigerian Indian partnership.
The Nigerian Leader added that the invitation to the Indian PM was to rekindle and reclassify existing relationship between Nigeria and India.
He emphasised that Nigeria values it’s excellent relationship with India hence current efforts to deepen and broaden same to the mutual benefit of the two countries.
President Tinubu lauded Indian democracy saying its represents strong democratic values and norms.
“Nigeria values its excellent relationship with India, and we work to deepen and broaden the same to the mutual benefit of our two friendly countries.
“You represent a very strong commitment in democratic values and norms, you have been doing a good job historically, winning three consecutive elections in a complex society is a feat that we respect so much.”
He also stated that the high level engagement was intended to improve.
“I will confer on you today, the Prime Minister of India, Nigeria’s National Honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger. This 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.”
Commiserating with Nigeria over the recent floods that ravaged several cities across the country including the Maiduguri major flood crisis, the Indian Prime Minister promised to support Nigeria with 20 tons of relief materials.
Modi said this is to support the administration of President Tinubu on its ongoing humanitarian efforts.
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