Tinubu’s Address At the Funeral of the Fallen Heroes – Transcript

TEXT OF AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU AT THE FUNERAL OF THE FALLEN SOLDIERS AT THE NATIONAL CEMETERY ON WEDNESDAY, 27 MARCH 2024 Protocols. Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff and other Service Chiefs, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief of Staff and other military officers. It is with a heavy heart that I join you today to commit to earth, the remains of our officers and men...

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