Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Thursday lead senior military officers and other top government officials to the cenotaph in Asaba for the grand finale of the 2026 Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
The event, scheduled for January 15 at the Cenotaph Complex, Asaba, is expected to commence at 9 a.m., with the governor laying wreaths alongside serving and retired military officers in honour of fallen heroes.
Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Political and Security Services, Governor’s Office, Mr. T. C. Aguonye, said the ceremony forms the climax of a week-long programme dedicated to celebrating the nation’s Armed Forces.
According to him, activities marking the remembrance included a Jumat prayer held on January 9 at the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Asaba, as well as an interdenominational thanksgiving service on January 11 at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Asaba.
Aguonye explained that the annual observance, instituted by the Federal Government, is meant to recognise the bravery, professionalism and sacrifices of officers and men serving in the Armed Forces, while also paying tribute to those who died in the line of duty.
He added that invited guests, military and paramilitary personnel, as well as senior government officials, are expected to be seated at the venue by 8:30 a.m. ahead of the wreath-laying ceremony.
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