Buhari leads others to participate in Armed Forces remembrance day

By Olaseinde Gbenga, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday led other senior members of the government to the National Arcade in Abuja to participate in his last Wreath Laying Ceremony, as the commander-in-chief, marking the climax of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.

The event was marked across the federation to honour the memory of the nation’s fallen heroes, with activities, including religious services, parades, and wreath-laying ceremonies.

The President also performed the symbolic freeing of white doves out of cage during the event.

The event had in attendance Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

Other dignitaries that laid wreaths after President Buhari’s turn were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President Ahmed Lawan; Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

Also, the Ministers of Defense and that of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Major General Bashir Magashi and Mallam Muhammed Musa Bello, respectively; the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor and the service chiefs and well as the Inspector-General General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba; representatives of members of the Diplomatic Corps; and the pair of the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion and a widow of a fallen officer all laid wreaths at the event.

Also in attendance were members of the Federal Executive Council, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha; the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), other ministers; Permanent Secretaries; amongst others.