Explanation of The Nigeria Coat of Arms
What you’re seeing is the Nigerian Coat of Arms, one more national symbol that carries profound meaning. It was created and adopted in May 1960.
The Coat of Arms consists of images that express different meanings: The black shield and colourful wreath over the shield stand for the fertile soil of Nigeria; the White horses mean dignity; the Red Eagle is for the strength of the nation; the White lines in the “Y” shape stand for two main rivers of Nigeria: Benue and Niger; Yellow Trumpet or Costus Spectabilis is the national flower of Nigeria.
The flower is placed on the ground where the shield is standing. It represents the beauty of the country and its nation; the “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress” line beneath the shield is the Nigerian national motto. It was adopted in 1978. The purpose is to inspire the nation to be united, and faithful, live in peace and grow, and become wiser and stronger.
