Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) Award | 19 Nov 2024

Recently, Nigeria conferred its 2^nd-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.