Are you aware that the Nigerian Coat of Arms, has a national symbol that carries profound meaning?
Created and adopted in May 1960, the Coat of Arms consists of the images that express different meanings.
For instance, Black shield and colorful wreath over the shield stand for the fertile soil of Nigeria.
White horses mean dignity. The Red Eagle is for the strength of the nation. White lines in the “Y” shape stand for two main rivers of Nigeria: Benue and Niger.
The Yellow Trumpet or Costus Spectabilis is the national flower of Nigeria. For emphasis, the flower is placed on the ground where the shield is standing.
This 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.
This was adopted in 1978. The purpose is to inspire the nation to be united, faithful, live in peace and grow, become wiser and stronger.
Many have argued that the unique feature of the Nigerian Coat of Arms is the prominent use of the Costus spectabilis, a common yellow wild flower, as the national flower.
This flower was chosen specifically because it is found all over Nigeria, serving as a powerful symbol of the nation’s ubiquity and beauty.
No matter the argument, the truth is that the above elements were designed to represent the unity, strength, and agricultural wealth of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, all offer the same unique feature.
What Do You Know About Nigeria’s Coat of Arms?
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