NATIONAL FLAG
The flag of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag has three vertical bands of green, white, and green. The two green stripes represent natural wealth, and the white represents peace and unity
NATIONAL COAT OF ARMS
You’re seeing the Nigerian Coat of Arms, one more national symbol with profound meaning. It was created and adopted in May 1960.
The Coat of Arms consists of images that express different meanings: The black shield and colorful wreath over the shield stand for the fertile soil of Nigeria; the White horses mean dignity; the Red Eagle is for the strength of the nation; the White lines in the “Y” shape stand for two main rivers of Nigeria: Benue and Niger; Yellow Trumpet or Costus Spectabilis is the national flower of Nigeria.
The flower is placed on the ground where the shield is standing. It represents the beauty of the country and its nation; the “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress” line beneath the shield is the Nigerian national motto. It was adopted in 1978. The purpose is to inspire the nation to be united, and faithful, live in peace and grow, and become wiser and stronger.
NATIONAL MAP
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Stanza 1
Nigeria, we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribes and tongues may differ
In brotherhood, we stand
Nigerians all, are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
Stanza 2
Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle, honour’d,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.
Stanza 3
O God of all creation
Grant this our one request.
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.
NATIONAL PLEDGE
I pledge to Nigeria my country.
To be faithful, loyal and honest.
To serve Nigeria with all my strength.
To defend her unity, and uphold her honour and glory.
So help me God.
The flag of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first the white represents peace and unity