Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently touring Nigeria. Prime Minister Modi will be honored with the highest honor in Nigeria. The Indian Prime Minister, who visited Nigeria after 17 years, will be honored with the country’s Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
This is a proud moment for all of India as Prime Minister Modi will become the second eminent foreign person to receive this honour. In early 1969, Queen Elizabeth was honored with this award. After this, Prime Minister Modi, who represents 130 million citizens, will receive this honour. Also, this will be the 17th international award given to Prime Minister Modi by a foreign nation.
The PM received a grand welcome
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Nigeria on Saturday where he received a grand welcome. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nesom Ezenwo Wike, also presented the Prime Minister with the key to the city of Abuja. Furthermore, Indian culture was also introduced in the country in honor of Prime Minister Modi. The enthusiasm of the Indian community in the country was palpable upon the arrival of the prime minister. Everyone was waiting to receive the prime minister dressed in traditional costumes and flags in their hands. The Prime Minister met people from the Indian community. During this, some people also took an autograph of PM Modi.
Some more glimpses of welcome in Abuja, Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/TT7ZwxrsYW
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2024
What is today’s schedule?
Prime Minister Modi paid a three-day visit to Nigeria. Today, that is Sunday, he will meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and hold bilateral talks. During this time, Prime Minister Modi and President Tinubu are expected to sign many agreements to further strengthen relations between the two countries.
After this, PM Modi will also address the Indian community. According to the 2024 report of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, 51,800 Indian citizens live in Nigeria.
What countries will you fly to?
Prime Minister Modi left on Saturday for a five-day visit. After Nigeria, the Prime Minister will visit Brazil. The prime minister will attend the 19th G20 summit in Brazil. After this, PM Modi will fly to Guyana. PM will be visiting Guyana from November 10 to 21.
