The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was founded in 1960, and it has its headquarters in Abuja. It has over 500,000

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and 300 permanent employees. The Nigerian Red Cross Society was established by an Act of

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in 1960 and became the 86th Member – National Society of the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Now International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) on 4 February 1961. Its driving principles are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

NRC Anthem

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Nigerian Red Cross Society
Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies 1960 establishments in Nigeria Organizations established in 1960 Medical and health organizations based in Nigeria {{Nigeria-org-stub