Kashim Shettima Leads Armed Forces Remembrance Day Tribute In Abuja

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, is attending proceedings marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, AFCRD, at the cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier in Eagle Square, Abuja. The VP is representing President Bola Tinubu, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, ADSW, 2026.

The AFCRD is a yearly event organised by the Ministry of Defence to honour fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation.

These include personnel who died during the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, peace support operations, and various internal security engagements, particularly the ongoing fight against terrorism that threatens Nigeria’s corporate existence.

Beyond remembrance, the event also celebrates living veterans and serves as a platform to solicit financial and moral support for their welfare, as well as for the families of fallen service members.

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