President Bola Tinubu has honoured the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nigeria’s second highest National Honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON).
Modi landed in Nigeria today and was received at the airport by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The Indian leader was later driven to the Presidential Villa, where he was received by Tinubu.
The award was bestowed on Modi during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the Villa.
The meeting is part of the activities marking the state visit of the Indian Prime Minister.
Tinubu said that the invitation extended to the Indian PM was to rekindle 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.
“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 Honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger.
“This to signify Nigerian appreciation and commitment to India as a partner”, he said.
