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General News of Wednesday, 15 January 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Buhari lays wreath at 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)

In celebration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, 2020, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has laid the wreath to honor Nigeria's fallen heroes.

January 15 is set aside to honor Nigerian military men who have fought and those still fighting in various parts of the world.

The day also celebrates the end of the Biafra civil war which was fought from 1967 to 1970.

Present at the Remembrance Arcade in Abuja is Buhari, members of the judiciary, legislators etc.

Gathered in different centers across the nation to mark the day are officers of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Airforce.

Below is a video showing Buhari laying the wreath.