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The national symbols of Nigeria represent the country's identity, heritage, and values, reflecting its cultural diversity and historical journey. These symbols include the national flag , coat of arms, anthem, and pledge, as well as the national flower, animal, currency, and other national emblems. [ 1 ]
The coat of arms of Nigeria consists of a black shield with a wavy white pall, symbolising the meeting of the Niger and Benue Rivers at Lokoja. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting horses or chargers on each side represent dignity.
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.
Flag of the Nigerian Defence Forces: 1998– Naval ensign: A white field with the national flag in the canton, with the Naval seal in the fly. Air force ensign: A sky-blue field with the national flag in the canton, with the air force roundel in the fly. Flag of the Nigerian Army
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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 ...
a vertical bicolor of green and Orange with a White border, a White sun with wheat and the name of The National Gendarmerie. [6] 1999 - Today: Flag of the National Police: a diagonal triband of Orange, White and green with a Orange sun with yellow rays in the center, a goloden border and the name of The National Police. [7]
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