COAT OF ARMS

There are seven permanent features of the Nigerian Coat-of-Arms. These features are:

I. The Shield;

II. The two wavy bands on the Shield;

III . The two supporters (Horses) on the two sides of the Shield;

IV. The flora/foliage Cactus spectabilis (flowers on which the shield rests);

V. The Eagle

VI. The Wreath on which the Eagle perches and

VII. The Motto of the Nation below the Shield

The Meaning of the Aspects:

The SHIELD, which is BLACK: Represents the good earth of Nigeria.

The WAVY BANDS, which is Silvery on the SHIELD: Represents the Rivers Niger and Benue and their confluence.

The Two WHITE Horses Suppers: Represent DIGNITY

Ground FLORA on which the SHIELD stand is Cactus Spectabilis:
Represents common WILD FLOWER found throughout Nigeria

The EAGLE: Stands for STRENGTH

UNITY and FAITH, PEACE and PROGRESS: is the country's MOTTO