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The seal of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the official symbol of the Nigerian president.It was first used in 1979 by President Shehu Shagari in the ill-fated second republic, and jettisoned by the successive military regimes from 1983 to 1999.
Armiger: Federal Republic of Nigeria: Adopted: 20 May 1960: Crest: An eagle displayed Gules.: Torse: Argent and Vert: Shield: Sable a Pall wavy argent: Supporters: Two horses Argent: Compartment: A grassy field proper, the yellow flowers at the base (incorrectly shown as red in the image) are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower.
Hubert de Vries: National Arms and Emblems Past and Present – Nigeria This vector image includes elements that have been taken or adapted from this file: Coat of arms of Nigeria.svg (by Lumia1234 ).
The adoption of the name signified Nigeria's transition from a British colony to a fully sovereign state. [15] The term "Federal" reflects Nigeria's structure as a federation of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, whereas "Republic" indicates its system of government in which officials are elected and the country is considered a public ...
Nigeria is a federal republic modelled after the United States, [136] with 36 states and capital Abuja as an independent unit. The executive power is exercised by the President . The president is both head of state and head of the federal government ; the president is elected by popular vote to a maximum of two four-year terms. [ 137 ]
The Seal of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the official symbol of the Nigerian President.It was first used in 1979 by President Shehu Shagari in the ill-fated second republic, and jettisoned by the successive military regimes from 1983 - 1999.
The National Assembly of Nigeria (NASS) is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its people, makes laws for Nigeria, and holds the Government of Nigeria to account. The National Assembly (NASS) is the nation's highest legislature, whose power to make laws is summarized in chapter ...
The National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a bicameral legislature established under section 4 of the Constitution of Nigeria [1] [a] The body consists of 109 members of the Senate and 360 members from the House of Representatives; [2] There are three senators from each states of Nigeria and one senator representing the Federal Capital Territory and single-member district ...