President Bola Tinubu has performed the wreath-laying ceremony with other dignitaries to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day event in Abuja.
Participating at the event were the service chiefs, led by Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, as well as the heads of other security agencies.
The event, which is held annually to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes, also included gun salutes, prayers, and the release of pigeons at the National Arcade in Eagle Square, Abuja.
Members of the diplomatic corps, federal executive council members, and other dignitaries were there to observe the event.
Witnessing the event were the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, the Chief Justice of the Federation; Olukayode Ariwoola; among others.
Christian and Muslim prayers were offered for the peaceful repose of the souls of departed heroes followed by the observance of a minute silence.
President Tinubu led the wreath-laying ceremony at the foot of the tomb of the unknown soldier.
This was the first time the President laid the wreath for the AFRD.
He was followed by the Senate President, Speaker House of Representatives, CJN, Minister of the FCT, Minister of State for Defence and the Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps in Nigeria.
The service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police among others took their turns to lay wreaths.
Ceremonial volleys were fired by armed soldiers as part of the act performed at military ceremonies.
President Tinubu thereafter signed the register of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration before his symbolic release of white pigeons.
Across the country, state governors and other dignitaries also performed several rites to mark the day.
