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What do the green and white colors in the Nigerian flag represent?

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The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on October 1, 1960. The green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria while the white band stands for peace.
The designer was a student from Ibadan, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi.

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