After being conferred with Nigeria's highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the honour will continue to inspire him to elevate the India-Nigeria strategic partnership to new heights.
"Had a very productive discussion with President Tinubu. We talked about adding momentum to our strategic partnership. There is immense scope for ties to flourish even further in sectors like defence, energy, technology, trade, health, education and more," PM Modi said in a post on social me
"On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I express condolences over the loss of lives due to flood in Nigeria last month. In support of relief works, India is sending 20 tons of humanitarian aid," PM Modi said during a meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The two leaders held a meeting at the President's House in Abuja.
This makes PM Modi the second foreign dignitary to receive this honour. Queen Elizabeth is the only other foreign dignitary who was awarded the GCON, in 1969.
Notably, over 200 Indian companies have invested over USD 27 billion in Nigeria, making them the second-largest employers after the Nigerian government.
Abuja city's air was filled with 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' chants as the Indian Diaspora awaited the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nigeria on Saturday.
While speaking to ANI, he said that PM Modi's visit to Nigeria is a significant milestone, marking his first trip to West Africa. As the most populous country and one of the largest economies in the continent, Nigeria is a crucial partner for India.
In a significant initiative to promote digital literacy and empower rural youth, Spear Corps of the Indian Army upgraded the IT lab at Mamorani Prathmik Vidyalaya, a rural school in Tinsukia District. The initiative is a significant step towards bridging the digital divide in rural areas. Th
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal led a forum of MPs to review the projects and developmental activities undertaken by the Northeast Frontier Railways of Indian Railways under its Tinsukia division on Thursday, said a press statement.
Secretary of Economic Relations, Dammu Ravi, while addressing a press briefing about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Nigeria on November 16-17, said that the visit is happening after a gap of 17 years.