All You Need To Know About The Nigerian National Identification
National Identity is the process of identifying and belonging with a country or nation. It's is represented with symbols, beliefs , culture and heritages for which the country is known and identified with.
National Symbols are used to identify the country of Nigeria. These Symbols is essential to identifying individuals and government of a particular country.
Examples of Mode Of Identification
1. Nigerian National Flag
2. Nigerian Coat of Arms
3. Nigerian Currency
4. National Identification Card
5. Voter's Card
6. International Passport
7. National Driving License
8. Nigerian National Anthem
9. Nigerian National Pledge
Nigerian National Flag
The Nigerian National Flag represents a symbol of authority and instrument of state powers. The Flag was designed by Mr Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi in the year 1959. Nigerian National Flag is made of two colours which consist of Green and white.
The Green part represents the Nigerian rich Agricultural fertile soil while the white part represents peace and unity.
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Nigerian National Coat of Arms
Nigerian Coat of Arms is an emblem that symbolized National Unity. It serves as National logo and official stamp of the country.
Below are Objects Found On Nigerian Coat of Arms
1. Black Shield: It represents the good fertile soil of the country
2. The Red Eagle represents Strength and pride
3. The two horses represent Integrity and Dignity
4. Y symbol marked on the Shield stands for River Niger and River Benue
5. The motto of the country stands for Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
6. The Flower represents the beauty of the nation.
Nigerian National Currency
The Nigerian National Currency is the legal tender or means of transaction peculiar to the country. It is an official medium of exchange used by the citizens of a particular country. The current Nigerian currency is Naira and Kobo, which was replaced with pound in 1973.
Nigerian Currency Notes and their heroes
1. Five Naira (#5) : Tafawa Balewa 1912 - 1966
2. Ten Naira (#10): Alvan Ikokwu 1900 - 1971
3. Twenty Naira (#20): Murtala Mohammed 1938 - 1976
4. Fifty Naira (#50): Represents the four ethnic groups in Nigeria
5. One Hundred Naira (#100): Chief Obafemi Awolowo 1909 - 1987
6. Two Hundred Naira (#200): Alhaji Ahmadu Bello 1910 - 1966
7. Five Hundred Naira (#500): Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe 1910 - 1996
8. One Thousand Naira (#1000): Alhaji Aliyu Mai Bornu and Dr Clement Isong (former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria).
