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Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) Award
- 19 Nov 2024
- 1 min read
Recently, Nigeria conferred its 2nd-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on India’s Prime Minister.
- India’s Prime Minister became the 2nd foreign dignitary to receive the distinction after Queen Elizabeth, who was conferred the award in 1969.
- Key Facts about Nigeria:
- It is often called the "Giant of Africa" and is the most populous country in Africa.
- It is the largest economy and the richest oil resource center of the African continent.
- It is located in West Africa and opens in the Atlantic Ocean.
- It is bordered by Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin.
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