Governor Nnamani at the Armed Forces and Remebrance Day Celebration
January 15, 2004,

Detachements of officers of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Airforce awaiting the arrival of dignitaries for the military parade marking the grand finale of the Armed Froces and Remembrance Day celebration at the grounds of the Okpara Square, Enugu

General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division of Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General B. A. Jinadu, taking a salute on arrival to the parade ground.

Governor Nnamani on arrival proceeding to take a salute at the parade ground.

Governor Nnamani on the dias while the national anthem was being played.

Governor Nnamani taking a salute.

Governor Nnamani taking a salute in the civilain way.

The Parade Commander, Major I. B. Daniel inviting the governor to inspect a Guard of Honour mounted by officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Female officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces getting ready to present the wreaths to the governor and other dignitaries.


The governor advancing towards the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.


R-L: Governor Nnamani, General Jinadu, Commander of the Airforce Base in Enugu, Group Captain Doi Iyare and the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. M. B. Abe

The governor beckoning to General Jinadu to ride with him in his car to the Banquet Hall of the Governor's Lodge, venue of a luncheon for military officers hosted by the governor.

Governor Nnamani inspecting the Guard of Honour.



The Chaplain of the Protestant denomination taking his turn to pray for the souls of departed soldiers, while the Catholic Chaplain and Iman of 82 Division look on.


The governor about to lay the wreath at the foot of the statue of the Unknown Soldier.


Twenty one gun salute for the departed heroes of the Nigerian Armed Froces.



L-R: Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Chief Okechukwu Itanyi; Governor Nnamani and General Jinadu at the luncheon.

The governor inspecting a Guard of Honour mounted by the Nigerian Legion, Enugu State Chapter.
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Governor Nnamani after being presented with a wreath by a female officer of the Nigerian Army.


Governor Nnamani returning to his position after laying his wreath.


Governor Nnamani freeing some pigeons as a sign of peace after the wreaths-laying ceremony.



A cross section of senior military officers at the State banquet.

 


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