BREAKING: Nigeria to Honour PM Modi With 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' Award

Abuja: Nigeria is set to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its one of the highest award- The Grand Commander of The Order of the Niger (GCON), making him the second foreign dignitary to recieve the award. PM Modi is the second foreign dignitary to recieve the award after Queen Elizabeth who was awarded with Nigeria's GCON award in 1969.This will be the 17th such international award being conferred to PM Modi by a country. PM Modi arrived at Nigerian capital Abuja, on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the West African nation in 17 years. The visit is part of a three-nation tour aimed at strengthening India's global partnerships.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 Nigeria.The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions in Nigeria to strengthen the ties between both countries.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana scheduled from November 17 to November 21.PM Modi issued a statement indicating his first stop in Nigeria, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's invitation, aimed at strengthening strategic ties between both countries."At the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this will be my first visit to Nigeria, which is our close partner in the West African region. My visit will be an opportunity to build upon our Strategic Partnership that is based on shared belief in democracy and pluralism. I am also eagerly looking forward to meeting the Indian community and friends from Nigeria who have sent me warm welcome messages in Hindi," the statement said.

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BREAKING: Nigeria to Honour PM Modi With 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' Award

BREAKING: Nigeria to Honour PM Modi With 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' Award

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