Nigerian Independence Medal

Nigerian Independence Medal

ribbon of medal
Awarded by Nigeria, United Kingdom
Type Independence Medal
Eligibility Military, civilian and police personnel
Awarded for service in Nigeria at independence
Statistics
Established 30 September 1960

The Nigerian Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Nigeria to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Nigerian Military Forces, Royal Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Police Force serving on 1 October 1960 and to members of the United Kingdom Land Forces who were seconded to the Royal Nigerian Military Forces.[1]

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  1. 1 2 3 4 The London Gazette: no. 42156. p. 6616. 30 September 1960. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
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