President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
President Tinubu announced the award during Sunday’s bilateral meeting between Nigeria and India at the State House in Abuja.
The GCON is Nigeria’s second highest honour, behing Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR, which is awarded to onlythe Nigerian president.
He said the award was bestowed on the Indian leader to signify the country’s appreciation and commitment to the Nigerian-Indian partnership.
The president said, “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.
“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.”
