DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NIGERIA'S COAT OF ARM?

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Coat of arms of Nigeria
Versions
Version used from 1960 to 1979
Details
Armiger	Federal Republic of Nigeria
Adopted	20 May 1960
Crest	An eagle displayed Gules.
Torse	Argent and Vert
Escutcheon	Sable a Pall wavy argent
Supporters	Two horses Argent
Compartment	A grassy field proper, the yellow flowers at the base (incorrectly shown as red in the image) are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower.
Motto	Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress

The Coat of Arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two white lines that form in a "Y" shape. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich soil.^[1]
The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over Nigeria and also stand for the beauty of the nation. The white wavy pall represents the Niger and the Benue. On the band role around the base is Nigeria's national motto since 1978: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" (formerly "Peace, Unity, Freedom").<sup>[1]

With Faith we can achieve UNITY, PEACE AND PROGRESS IN NIGERIA. Let Nigerians imbibe the Motto of Nigeria in their daily activities. Lets show the world our dignity, instead of tarnishing the image of Nigeria to the rest of the world. is it not said "A GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN SILVER AND GOLD". GOD BLESS NIGERIA!  GOD BLESS AFRICA!



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