Nigerian Flag: Independence History, Color, Meaning and Designer
A Nigerian flag is a piece of cloth that is attached to a pole. it is used as a sign and symbol to represent Nigeria. This article will take you through history. colour and all you need to know about the flag of Nigeria
TABLE OF CONTENT
- HISTORY
- FLAG OF NIGERIA 1914-1960
- THE NAME OF THE NIGERIAN COLONIAL FLAG
- IMAGE OF NIGERIA FLAG
- WHO DESIGNED THE NIGERIA FLAG
- WHAT COLOUR IS THE NIGERIAN FLAG
- MEANING OF THE COLOURS IN NIGERIA FLAG
History
In the late 17th century, during Africa's struggle and partition, The British acquire different protectorates in Africa in which Nigeria was inclusive. These Protectorates could not have National flags because they were divided along ethnic groups and religion. there was nothing symbolic to bond them together.
In 1914, Lord Lugard who was the first governor-general of the protectorate of Nigeria chose an emblem to appear in the colonial flag of Nigeria
Flag of Nigeria 1914 to 1960
Meaning of the Nigerian colonial flag
The six-pointed star refers to as the Seal of Solomon which was discovered in the year 1917, in Aguleri present-day Anambra State in Nigeria.
The royal crown is also called "Tudor' and the name "NIGERIA" appear within the star. After the independence of Nigeria, Nigeria adopted a new flag.
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The name of the colonial flag
the name of the Nigerian flag before independence was called "UNION JACK" it is the national flag of all British colonies and the mother country. No other flag is expected to fly during the pre-colonial time
IMAGE OF NIGERIA FLAG
Who designed the Nigerian Flag?
Towards independence in 1958, there was a call for a competition to design and to select the Nigerian flag by the national planning committee. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi a 23 years old Nigerian student in London designed the flag in 1959 and won the competition. Almost 3000 designs were submitted. The flag was adopted for the first time on October 1st, 1960 which is the independence day of Nigeria.
What colour is Nigeria flag; Bicolour or Tricolour
Nigerian flag is a bicolour, not a tricolour. it has two colours- Green and white. these colours were adopted because they represent what different parts of Nigeria has in common.
What is the meaning of the colours in Nigeria flag
Green represents agriculture. Different parts of Nigeria were known for growing different crops and the ground was very fertile. that was why was chosen. it represents the agricultural nature of Nigeria. Its natural wealth
White: represents peace and unity.
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