The Federal Government has conferred honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army for gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, and leadership during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night. Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, received the Service and Sacrifice Award for selfless service and decisive leadership.
Other recipients include Major General Abdulsalami Enesi Abubakar and Major General Faruk Mijinyawa for exceptional operational leadership. Brigadier General Musa Uba was posthumously honoured with the Gallantry Award for courage in counter-insurgency operations.
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), received the Legacy Award for reforms and diplomatic service. Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd) was honoured for contributions to military communication and veterans’ welfare.
The event recognised serving personnel and veterans for safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty.
