Oborevwori Leads Tribute as Delta Marks Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ended Thursday in Delta State with a solemn ceremony at the Cenotaph in Asaba, where wreaths were laid at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

The event was attended by Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori; his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme; Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; Chief Judge of the state, Justice Tessy Diai; Service Commanders of the Armed Forces; and the Commissioner of Police.

Others present included the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu; Chairman of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers and Orodje of Okpe, HRM Maj-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd.); members of the Nigerian Legion; and top government officials.

On arrival, Governor Oborevwori, the Special Guest of Honour, received a traditional military salute and inspected a guard of honour mounted by officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian Legion.

A minute of silence was observed in honour of fallen heroes, followed by interfaith prayers by Christian and Muslim clerics for the repose of their souls, the welfare of veterans, and guidance for the nation’s leadership.

The Governor later led service chiefs, security heads, traditional rulers’ representatives, legionnaires, and government officials in laying wreaths at the cenotaph.

The ceremony featured the firing of volleys and the release of white pigeons by the Governor, symbolising peace, hope, and renewal, and reaffirming Delta State’s commitment to the ideals for which Nigeria’s heroes paid the ultimate price.

The Armed Forces Remembrance Day remains a national observance that underscores the sacrifices made for the country’s freedom and the collective duty to sustain peace and unity.

President Bola Tinubu had earlier, on December 2, 2025, launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Fund in honour of fallen heroes, wounded veterans, and troops on active duty.