As Nigeria remembers its Fallen Heroes, who fought for the freedom and peace of the nation, President Bola Tinubu, on Friday lead other top government functionaries and heads of security agencies for the Jumaat prayers.
The prayers which are part of the annual event are designed to pray for the Armed Forces of Nigeria as the nation commemorates the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD).
The President was joined by the Minister of Defence, Dr Abubakar Badaru, Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Matawalle, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar among other top government officials at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The Jumaat prayer is among the line up of the activities for the celebrate as the nation remembers its fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the peace and unity of Nigeria as well as those still living amongs us.
The Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Prof. Ibrahim Maqari, who lead the special prayers prayed for God's guidance and protection for the armed forces as he called on all Nigerians to continue to support their efforts.
Prayers were also made for the living veterans who contributed their quota to the unity of the nation and the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes. The leadership of the country was equally lifted in prayers.
Among the activities that were lined for this year's memorial are medical outreaches accross all formations of the military, interdenominational church service on Sunday in all formations and the celebration will be climaxed on the 15th of January 2024 with the laying of wreaths by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Vice President and other top government officials as well as service chiefs at the National Arcade.
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