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PM Modi conferred with the national award - “Grand Commander of the Order of Niger”

Published By : Admin | November 17, 2024 | 20:11 IST

​In a ceremony at the State House, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the national award - "Grand Commander of the Order of Niger” on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his statesmanship and stellar contribution to fostering India-Nigeria ties. The award citation notes that under Prime Minister’s visionary leadership, India has been positioned as a global powerhouse, and his transformative governance has fostered unity, peace and shared prosperity for all.

While accepting the award, Prime Minister dedicated the honour to the people of India and to the longstanding, historical friendship between India and Nigeria. He further stated that the recognition underscores the Strategic Partnership between the two countries and their shared commitment to the aspirations of the Global South.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is the first foreign leader to be conferred with this award since 1969.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, paid tributes to NTR Garu on his birth anniversary.

The Prime Minister said that NTR Garu is fondly remembered for his commitment towards public welfare and governance which ensured dignity for the poor and marginalised.

The Prime Minister also noted that NTR Garu’s contributions to cinema continue to captivate generations and said that his life and ideals remain a source of immense inspiration.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“Tributes to the great NTR Garu on his birth anniversary. He is fondly remembered for his commitment towards public welfare and governance which ensured dignity for the poor and marginalised. His contributions to cinema continue to captivate generations. His life and ideals remain a source of immense inspiration. The NDA Government in Andhra Pradesh, under the leadership of my friend Chandrababu Naidu Garu, is committed to advancing the aspirations he cherished for the people.

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