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NIGERIA...Description of the Coat of Arms At the top of the coat of arms is an eagle, red in colour and mounted on a wreath which is rendered in the national colours. The eagle and wreath rest on a black shield with a Y-shaped silver coloured wavy band in the middle of the black shield. Two white horses support the shield on either side. The base on which the shield rests is coctus spectabilis, a wild flower that grows in many parts of the country. Underneath all these is the motto of the country: “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.” Symbolism of Coat of Arms Elements The red eagle depicts Nigeria’s strength. The black shield signifies the fortuitous qualities of the land in agricultural, mineral and solid resources. The Y-shaped silver coloured wavy band in the middle of the black shield represents the two major rivers in the country, River Niger and River Benue. The two white horses signify dignity.
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