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[2] Beneath the shield is Nigeria's national motto: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" (formerly "Peace, Unity, Freedom") which was adopted in 1978. [5] [2] The coat of arms also includes a representation of the Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower, which stands for beauty and the lush environment of the country. [8] National motto
The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white twists of the torse on the top of the shield represent the colours of the Nigerian Flag. [1] The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's ...
Orders, decorations, and medals of Nigeria (2 C, 4 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Nigeria" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
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A national symbol is a manifestation of a nation or community, serving as a representation of their identity and values. National symbols may be not only applied to sovereign states but also nations and countries in a state of colonial or other forms of dependence , federal integration , or even ethnocultural communities that identify as a ...
The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich soil. [9] The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen ...
Print/export Download as PDF ... National symbols of Nigeria (2 C, 12 P) R. ... Pages in category "Symbols of Africa" The following 2 pages are in this category, out ...
In preparation for the independence of Nigeria from the British Empire, a national planning committee was established which set a competition to select a national flag in 1958. [1] In 1959, out of almost 3,000 entries, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi won the competition with an equal green-white-green with a red quarter sun on the white stripe was ...