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| The Union jack and the Nigerian flag |
The first ever flag used by Nigeria was the Union Jack. This was the official flag of the United Kingdom and because Nigeria was a British colony, the flag became the default flag of this colony. The Union Flag is also a ceremonial flag in some Commonwealth countries. For instance, it is a ceremonial flag in Canada by parliamentary resolution and known there as the Royal Union Flag. Nigeria relinquished the Union Jack in 1960 when it became an independent nation. The flag was replaced by the Green White Green flag.
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However, the Nigerian government has formulated certain set of rules to be followed while unfurling this particular national symbol of high importance. While hoisting the National Flag it should be ceremoniously flown in the morning during sunrise and lowered at sunset as according to them a flag of national importance does not sleep. It's also important to note that the national flag of Nigeria should be hung or half flown on days of state funerals or important memorial days. If in any case, the flag is in a room, then no other flag should be placed higher than that. If the flag is torn out it shouldn't be flown or used but rather burned or destroyed.
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The importance of national flag of Nigeria lies in the fact that each color represents the rich cultural heritage of the country. As the green color represents the fertile land and agricultural diversity of the land while the white stands for peace and unity at the same time representative of the Niger River that passes through the whole country and is invariably a part of its geographical identity.
Thus, the national flag of Nigeria truly reflects the Nigerian nationalistic fervor and sentiments.
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