Nigeria confers 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Modi
On 17 November 2024 at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the national award 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Modi.
Summary
On 17 November 2024 at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the national award 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Narendra Modi for his statesmanship and contribution to India-Nigeria ties. PM Modi is the first foreign leader to receive this award since 1969. He dedicated the honour to the people of India and to the long-standing friendship between India and Nigeria, and said it underscores the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 17 Nov 2024, State House, Abuja
- Award
- Grand Commander of the Order of Niger
- Conferred by
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- Record
- First foreign leader since 1969
- Dedicated to
- People of India and India-Nigeria friendship
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which national award did Nigeria confer on PM Narendra Modi on 17 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Grand Commander of the Order of Niger
PIB (PMO): President Tinubu conferred the 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Modi in Abuja.
PM Modi became the first foreign leader since which year to be conferred Nigeria's 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger'?
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Correct answer: C — 1969
PIB (PMO): PM Modi is the first foreign leader to be conferred this award since 1969.