November 17, 2024
By Idris Buba
In appreciation and commitment to the Nigerian Indian partnership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, conferred the national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
President Tinubu gave the honour during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the State House, Abuja.
He maintained that the invitation to the Indian PM to Nigeria, was to renew and straighten existing relationship between Nigeria and India.
“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.
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“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.
“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”.
While commiserating with Nigeria over the recent floods that ravaged several cities across the country, Indian Prime Minister promised to support Nigeria with 20 tons of relief materials.
