HISTORY OF NIGERIA

MAP OF NIGERIA




 NIGERIA BORDER LENGTH:
Benin 773 km, Chad 87 km, Cameroon 1,690 km & Niger 1, 497


NIGERIA AT A GLANCE
Ø Federal Republic of Nigeria
Ø Land Area: 923,766km2
Ø Most populous Black nation on Earth
Ø Population: over 140,000000(source: census 2006)
Ø Currency: Naira & Kobo
Ø Climate: Tropical
Ø Time: GMT+1hour
Ø Country code: +234
Ø Official language: English
Ø System of Government: Presidential
Ø 774 LGAs, 36 states, and FCT
Ø Independence: October 1st, 1960
Ø Membership position in United Nations: 99th
Ø Major rivers: River Niger & River Benue
Ø Major-sea ports: Lagos, Calabar, Port-Harcourt & Warri
Ø International Boundaries: North: Niger, North-East: Chad, South: Atlantic Ocean, East: Cameroon, West: Benin Republic


NIGERIAN COAT OF ARMS

The Emblem signifies the unity Nigeria. It also stands for the POWER and AUTHORITY of the government of Nigeria. The BLACK SHIED stands for the good and fertile soil. The EAGLE symbolizes the strength of Nigeria. The two HORSES represent the dignity and pride of Nigeria. The letter “Y” stands for river NIGER and BENUE, which flow through the land. The national flowers (cactus spectabilis), symbolize the beauty of Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Motto: UNITY and FAITH, PEACE and PROGRESS, is written on the COAT OF ARMS.

THE 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 honor & glory
So help me God.

The pledge was introduced in March 1978, by a Federal Military of Nigeria, leaded by General Olusegun Obasanjo.




NIGERIA FLAG


Nigeria’s flag is vertically divided into three equal parts. And it is coloured GREEN-WHITE-GREEN.
The green colours represent AGRICULTURAL potentials of the country, and white stands for UNITY & PEACE. It was designed by Mr. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi in 1958.




NIGERIA’S ANTHEM

The British Anthem, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN was used at festivals & ceremonies before Nigeria’s Independence on October 1, 1960. In August, 1960, shortly before the independence; an anthem NIGERIA WE HAIL THEE composed by Miss L.J. Williams and arranged into music by Miss F. Brenda, both Britons, was adapted as Nigeria’s National Anthem.
          The Federal Military Government, led by General O. Obasanjo, changed the Anthem in 1978. An anthem composed by a Nigerian, Mr. Benjamin Odiase, of Nigeria Police Band, is now used. It is a clarion call to all Nigerians.

THE ANTHEM
1  Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey
To serve our fatherland, with love and strength and faith
The labour of our heroes past, shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity
Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause
Guide our leaders’ right; help our youth the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow, and living just and true
Great lofty heights attain, to build a nation where
Peace and Justice shall reign
N/B: The anthem was first used on October 1, 1978.



MAJOR TOURIST CENTRES IN NIGERIA
  1. Yankari Games Reserves….Cross River
  2. Osun Shrine and Groove….Bauchi
  3. Oba’s Palace….Benin City
  4. National Museum….Calabar
  5. Olumo Rock…. Abeokuta
  6. Ikogosi Warm Spring…. Ekit State
  7. Kainji Dam…. Jebba
  8. Mary Slessor Cottage…. Ekeng, Calabar
  9. Argungu Fishing Village…. Argungu, Kebbi
  10. Tomb of Abubakar Balewa                       ….Bauchi
  11. Ooni of Ife’s palace                                   …. Ile Ife
  12. National Gallery of Modern art                          …. Lagos
  13. Borgu Games Reserve                               …. Niger State
  14. Agbokin Waterfalls                                   …. Ikom, Cross River
  15. Arochukwu Shrines                                   …. Arochukwu, Imo
  16. Akwete Textile Centre                               …. Imo State
  17. Coal Mines                                                          …. Enugu
  18. National Museum                                               …. Lagos
  19. Sultan’s Palace                                          …. Sokoto
  20. Esie museum of stones of figures              …. Kwara
  21. Mambila Plateau                                                 …. Taraba
  22. Wildlife Park                                             …. Jos, Plateau
  23. Gurara falls                                                         …. Niger State
  24. Ibeno Beach                                                        …. Akwa Ibom
  25. Bar Beach                                                  …. Lagos
  26. Tunga Dam                                                         …. Taraba State
  27. Opa Oranyan                                            …. Ile Ife
  28. Usman Dan Fodio’s Tomb                        …. Sokoto
  29. Ibom Golf Course and Resort                             …. Uyo, Akwa Ibom
  30. Gidan Makama Museum                                     …. Kano
  31. Benin Moat                                                         …. Benin City, Edo State
  32. Rayfield Resort                                         …. Jos, Plateau
  33. River Niger Confluence                             …. Lokoja, Kogi
  34. Owu Falls                                                  …. Kwara
  35. Assop Falls                                                         …. Jos, Plateau
  36. Zuma Rock                                                         …. Suleja, Niger State
  37. Millenium Park                                          …. Abuja
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          



                                   

              



                                                                        




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