PM Modi's visit to Nigeria marks a new chapter in strengthening India-Nigeria relations. His GCON award highlights the growing bond between the two nations.

The visit by PM Modi is the first visit by a Prime Minister of India to Nigeria in 17 years. India and Nigeria have been strategic partners since 2007.

Nigeria will confer its second-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be awarded Nigeria's second-highest national distinction, making him the second foreign leader to receive this title after Queen Elizabeth. Modi is visiting Nigeria as part of his three-nation tour,

Nigeria will confer its second-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first official visit to the country.

Nigeria to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its award- The Grand Commander of The Order of the Niger (GCON). Queen Elizabeth is the only foreign dignitary who has been awarded GCON in 1969. This will be the 17th such international award being conferred to PM Modi by a… pic.twitter.com/nOVKGyJr0a

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. He will receive the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) award,

Nigeria will honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger award, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive it.