Modi Receives Grand Commander Award in Nigeria

During a historic visit to Nigeria, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), the country's second-highest national honor, making him only the second foreign dignitary to receive it after Queen Elizabeth II in 1969. This visit marks the first time in 17 years that an Indian Prime Minister has visited Nigeria, highlighting the significance of strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Modi expressed gratitude for the warm welcome on social media, emphasizing the potential for deepening the friendship between India and Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu and Modi are set to discuss various bilateral agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in critical sectors. Modi's trip is part of a broader three-nation diplomatic tour that will also take him to Brazil for the G20 Summit and Guyana, where he will receive another international honor. The visit underscores India's commitment to bolstering its strategic partnership with Nigeria and expanding its influence in Africa.