"PM Modi Receives Nigeria's Second-Highest Award, GCON"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with Nigeria’s second-highest national award, the *Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger* (GCON), on November 17, 2024. He is the second foreign dignitary to receive this award, after Queen Elizabeth in 1969.
PM Modi dedicated the award to the 140 crore people of India and highlighted the strong ties between India and Nigeria, based on mutual respect, cooperation, and goodwill. He emphasized that both nations, as vibrant democracies with dynamic economies, are working closely in various areas, including economy, energy, agriculture, security, and culture.
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During his meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PM Modi discussed expanding collaboration in key sectors and stressed the importance of close ties with Africa, prioritizing the Global South. This visit marks the first by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years and is part of PM Modi’s three-nation tour.
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