The coat of arm of Nigeria has a black
shield with two white stripes that come
together, like the letter "Y". This represent
the two main rivers flowing through
Nigeria: River Niger and River Benue .
The black sheld represent Nigeria's good
earth while the two horses on each sides
represent dignity.The eagle represent
Strenght, while the green and white bands
on the top of the shied represent the rich
agricultural land of the country.The yellow
flower at the base of are Costus spectabilis,
Nigeria's national flower.
The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959
and first officially hosted on October 1,
1960. The green bands represent the
forests and abundant natural wealth of
Nigeria while the whie band stands for
peace. The designer of the flag was a
student from Ibadan, Micheal Taiwo
Akinkunmi.
THE HISTORY AND PAST LEADERS IN NIGERIA
Nigeria is a country which has the highest
population in Africa continent.According to
21 - 25 March, 2006 population census,
Nigeria's population was estimated to
about 140,000,000 people.
Nigeria which is officially known as the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, boarders Benin
Republic on the west, Cameroon on the
east, Gulf of Guinea on the south and Niger
to the north.
As at now, Nigeria is made up of 36 states
and the Federal CapitalTerritory ( FCT ), 109
senatorial districts, 360 federal
constituencies, 990 state constituencies,
774 local governments and 8810 wards.
The former colonial masters in Nigeria are Sir Frederick Lord Lugard who ruled
from
1900 to 1919.
Sir Hugh Clifford who ruled from 1919 to
1925.
Sir Creamer Thompson who ruled from
1925 to 1931.
Sir Donald Cameroon who ruled from 1931
to 1935.
Sir Bernard Bourdilion who ruled from
1935 to 1943.
Sir Anthony Richard who ruled from 1943
to 1948.
Sir John McPherson who ruled from 1948
to 1958.
Sir James Robertson who ruled from 1958
to 1960
The first indigenous Governor General and
also the first Ceremonial President of
Nigeria is Dr Nnamdi Azikwe.
The first prime minister in Nigeria is Alhaji
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
The first minitary head of state in Nigeria is
General Aguiyi Ironsi.
The first executive President of Nigeria is
Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
The first military president in Nigeria is
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