Coat of arms of Nigeria

This article is about the coat of arms of Nigeria. For the Nigerian heraldic system in general, see Nigerian heraldry.

Coat of arms of Nigeria
Versions
Version used from 1960 to 1979
Armiger	Federal Republic of Nigeria
Adopted	20 May 1960
Crest	An eagle displayed Gules.
Torse	Argent and Vert
Shield	Sable a Pall wavy argent
Supporters	Two horses Argent
Compartment	A grassy field proper, the yellow flowers at the base (incorrectly shown as red in the image) are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower.
Motto	Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress

The coat of arms of Nigeria consists of a black shield with a wavy white pall, symbolising the meeting of the Niger and Benue Rivers at Lokoja. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white twists of the torse on the top of the shield represent the rich soil.

The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over Nigeria and also stand for the beauty of the nation. On the banderole around the base is Nigeria's national motto since 1978: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" (formerly "Peace, Unity, Freedom").

Blazon

Sable a Pall wavy argent, supported by two horses Argent, and set for a crest on a wreath, Argent and Vert, an eagle displayed Gules.

Government seals

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  Seal of the president
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  Seal of the vice president
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  Seal of the Senate
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  Seal of the House of Representatives

Historical emblems

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  Badge of the British West African Settlements
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  Badge of the Lagos Colony
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  Badge of the Oil Rivers Protectorate
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  Badge of the Niger Coast Protectorate
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  Badge of the Northern Nigeria Protectorate
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  Badge of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate
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  Badge of Colonial Nigeria (1914–1952, Green star of David on red disk)
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  Badge of Colonial Nigeria (1952–1960, Green star of David on red disk)
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  Akinkunmi's Red Sun of Nigeria.
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  Coat of arms of the defunt government of Northern Nigeria

Sub-national emblems

Main article: States of Nigeria

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  Abia State
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  Adamawa State
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  Akwa Ibom State
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  Bauchi State
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  Benue State
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  Borno State
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  Ebonyi State
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  Edo State
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  Enugu State
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  Imo State
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  Jigawa State
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  Kebbi State
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  Kano State
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  Lagos State
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  Nasarawa State
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  Ondo State
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  Oyo State
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  Plateau State
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  Taraba State
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  Yobe State
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  Zamfara State

See also

• Nigerian heraldry
• Seal of the president of Nigeria
• Flag of Nigeria

External links

• Nigeria Heraldry History