2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria

Heads of three tiers of government in Nigeria unit to show respect as Nigeria honors its fallen heroes

The 2019-armed forces remembrance day witnessed the laying of wreathes by President Mohammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Honorable Yakubu Dogara. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onneghen, Out going Inspector General of Police, Acting Inspector General of Police, service chiefs, representatives of the Diplomatic Corp, wife of one of the fallen soldiers and other top government functionaries also participated in the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph of the fallen heroes. The special event is organized on the 15th of January, every year to honor Nigeria's fallen soldiers who lost their lives in course of fighting to protect national peace and the territorial integrity of Nigeria as well as during peace keeping missions in several other African countries.