" I am Proud Of Your Modest Achievements In Keeping Nigeria As One "
Those were the words of President Bola Tinubu today at the final activities rounding up this year's Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Ibadan
Represented by his Vice , Ibrahim Shettima, the President went down memory lane to narrate how the Nigerian Army has over the years fought several wars to keep Nigeria United
He salute the patriotism and statemanship exhibited by officers and men of the Army in discharging their duties while assuring them of continuous Government support
President Tinubu prayed for the repose of the souls of soldiers who died in the line of duty
In his welcome address , the Chief host and Chief of Army Staff Major General T A Lagbaja thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support to the Army
He pledged the continued loyalty of the Army to civilian authorities and loyalty to the President and Commander of the Armed Forces
CKNNews reports that the highlights of the event were gymnastics display , display by men of the airborne brigade of the Nigerian Army
A display of some the armed tanks , military vehicles, armoured drones well as the Amphibious brigade
Some officers were decorated with Nigerian Army Medals of Merit while six RSMs were presented brand new Hilux vehicle for their service
There was also an exhibition showcasing the history of the Nigerian Army
The events were attended by many dignitaries including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff
Representatives of the Governors of Oyo and Kwara State
Immediate past Chief of Defence Staff Gen Lucky Irabor
Immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Airforce and Navy
Former Chief of Army Staff Gen Buratai and Gen Ihejirika
Ooni of Ife and other dignitaries