Indian PM Modi Conferred With GCON In Nigeria
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with the national award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) by President Bola Tinubu.
THE Indian Prime Minister who arrived Nigeria on Saturday for an official visit was honored the GCON award during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting at the State House, Abuja on Sunday.
President Tinubu said that the award was bestowed on the Indian Leader to signify the Nigeria’s appreciation and commitment to the Nigerian-Indian partnership.
“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,” President Tinubu said.
“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,” He added.
