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Armed Forces Day: Buni Leads Wreath Laying In Yobe (Pictures)
By Sa’adatu Maina, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Wednesday presided over the solemn wreath-laying ceremony to honour fallen heroes as part of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day activities in the state.
The Remembrance Day ceremony, held at the Event Centre, Government House Damaturu, was attended by top government officials, military personnel, and members of the public from across Yobe State.
The event began with a parade by the military and was followed by prayers offered by Christian and Islamic clerics for the souls of the departed heroes.
Governor Buni led the wreath-laying exercise, joined by the Deputy Governor, representatives of the armed forces, the state legislature, traditional rulers, and veterans of the Nigerian Legion.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 15 to celebrate the bravery of Nigerian military personnel and remember those who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation with Governor Buni leading the ceremony in Yobe State.
The event concluded with a symbolic release of doves, signifying peace and hope for the state and the country.
In other developments besides the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, GWG.ng reports that Governor Buni was commended for reviving the concrete pole manufacturing factory in Yobe State.
The commendation came from the Yobe State Forum of Chief Executives of Boards and Parastatals commended the State Government for reviving the Yobe Pre-stressed Concrete Poles Industry in Damaturu.
The interim Chairman of the forum, Mr Mustapha Goniri, made the commendation when he led the forum on an inspection visit to the company on Thursday.
He said the visit was part of the group’s 2024 end-of-year activities, aimed to gather first-hand information on the company’s achievements and challenges.
“This will create a synergy among Managers, Executive Secretaries, and Managing Directors,” he said.
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