Are you looking to know about the Nigerian Coat of Arms?

This post covers all you need to know about the country’s coat of arms; from history to meaning, symbols, facts, and more.


An Introduction
The Coat of Arms is a highly revered national symbol in Nigeria.

Think of it as the Nigerian logo.

It is one of many Nigerian symbols, with some of the others being;

- The National Flag
- The Mace
- The National Anthem and Pledge, and
- The Nigerian Naira.
- National symbols like the Coat of Arms are important in Nigeria’s democracy.

They tell a story about the past, present, and future of the nation, and their presence is often one of authority inside and outside the country.

The constitution recognizes the sovereignty and importance of these symbols, so much that it states punishments for individuals who disrespect them.

There are many National symbols of Nigeria asides from the National Coat of Arms.

Continue reading and you will find out what they are.


The Nigerian Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms of Nigeria was designed and adopted in May 1960 – the same year in which the country gained independence from Britain.

It is not just a symbol with various designs on it, it is one that carries deep importance and meaning to the Nigerian state.

Part of the Coat of Arms logo was incorporated into the logo of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), one of the security agencies in Nigeria.

The Eagle and the shield on which it stands upon are from the Nigerian Coat of Arms.

Meaning of the Nigerian Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms is made up of several images, and each of these images holds great meaning.

Here is the meaning of the images on the coat of arms:

The Black Shield: Fertile soil of Nigeria
Red Eagle: National strength
Two white horses (on each side): Dignity
The Y-shaped white line: The meeting of Rivers Niger and Benue; the two major rivers in Nigeria.
The Red flowers: Costus spectabilis, Nigeria’s national flower. Represents Nigeria’s beauty.
“Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress”: The Nigerian motto adopted in 1978.


Frequently Asked Questions

Who Designed the Nigerian Coat of Arms?
There is no officially recognized designer of the iconic Coat of Arms of Nigeria.

However, it is possible that it was designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi OFR, a retired Nigerian civil servant who designed the Nigerian Flag.

He is 84 years of age as of 2021.

What does the Eagle in the Coat of Arms Represent?

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