President Bola Tinubu has conferred Nigeria’s second-highest nationwide honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tinubu made the announcement throughout a bilateral assembly with the Indian chief on the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The President said that the honour was “to suggest our appreciation of India as Nigeria’s companion.”
Modi, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday night, was acquired on the forecourt of the Villa at round 10:20 a.m. on Sunday.
Upon arrival, the Indian chief was welcomed with the Indian anthem, after which a Guard of Honour, mounted by a Brigade of Guards, rendered the Nigerian anthem and led the visiting PM in an inspection of the mounted parade.
This was adopted by a 21-gun salute, after which Modi inspected the Guard of Honour.
Tinubu then led him into his workplace for closed-door talks.
Each leaders are anticipated to debate and signal a number of bilateral agreements throughout their personal assembly.
In line with the Presidency, Tinubu and Modi will search to additional strengthen Nigeria-India ties throughout this go to.
“President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi will intention to deepen Nigeria’s and India’s ties throughout their bilateral discussions.
“Each leaders will alternate signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to reinforce collaboration in essential sectors,” the Presidency mentioned on Saturday.
Modi’s go to is the primary by an Indian PM since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state go to in 2007 when the 2 nations established a strategic partnership.
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