Flag of Nigeria

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This article is about the flag of Nigeria. For the heraldic system that it belongs to, see Nigerian heraldry.
For the old flag, see Flag of Nigeria (1914–1960).

bicolour triband of green, white and green.
Designed byMichael Taiwo Akinkunmi
bicolour triband of a green, white and green; charged with the coat of arms
in the centre.
UseCivil ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion1:2
DesignA red field with the national flag, in the canton
State ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion1:2
DesignA blue field with the national flag, in the canton
UseNaval ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion1:2
DesignA white field with the national flag in the canton, with the Naval seal in the fly.
UseAir force ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion1:2
DesignA sky-blue field with the national flag in the canton, with the air force roundel in the fly.
Washington, DC

The flag of Nigeria was designed by

bicolour
green-white-green design, with the green to represent agriculture and white to represent peace and unity.

The flag was raised for the first time in a ceremony by Lieutenant David Ejoor of the Army Guard.

History and design

In preparation for the independence of

bicolour green-white-green; the green stand for agriculture and white stand for unity and peace.[1][3] On 1 October 1960, the modern-day flag came into effect as the first official flag of an independent Nigeria and was raised for the first time in a ceremony by Lieutenant David Ejoor.[1][2][4]

Historical and variant flags

See also: Flag of Nigeria (1914–1960)

In the late 17th century, present-day Nigeria was made up of diverse ethnic groups without national flags[1] In 1914, after the

Zionist-like Star of David surrounding the royal crown with the white word "Nigeria" under it on a red disc as the flag of the Nigerian Protectorate.[1]

The standard of the

fimbriated white in the centre. It also features a black shield with a wavy-edged "Y"—representing the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers. There are three black scrolls containing the legend "President", "Federal Republic", "of Nigeria" placed on each scroll respectively in gold letters.[5] This was replaced with the Nigerian coat of arm placed on the white stripe of the Nigerian flag; this also serves as the state flag.[6]

Colours

Green White
RGB 0/128/0 255/255/255
Hexadecimal #008000 #FFFFFF

See also

References

  1. ^
    Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
    Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b Simwa, Adrianna (18 December 2017). "What the green in the Nigerian flag represents?". Legit.ng. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  3. ISBN 9781136505577
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  4. ^ Omoigui, Nowa. "Barracks: The History Behind Those Names (Part 5b)". Gamji. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  5. ISBN 978-0-7232-2797-7
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  6. ISBN 978-0862724665
    .

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