{"id":34391,"date":"2026-07-06T18:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=34391"},"modified":"2026-07-06T18:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:00:29","slug":"nigeria-senate-congratulates-soldiers-on-2026-army-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/nigeria-senate-congratulates-soldiers-on-2026-army-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Senate Congratulates Soldiers on 2026 Army Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nigeria\u2019s Senate has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, along with officers, soldiers, and veterans of the Nigerian Army, as the country marked its 2026 Army Day Celebration. Lawmakers described the anniversary as a milestone in Nigeria\u2019s military history and a moment of pride for the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual event, observed every July 6, honors the sacrifices and achievements of the Nigerian Army since its founding in 1863. It also serves as a reminder of the institution\u2019s role in safeguarding national unity and defending against external and internal threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senators praised the army\u2019s resilience in confronting challenges ranging from insurgency in the northeast to banditry and communal violence in other parts of the country. They noted that the military has remained a stabilizing force despite facing resource constraints and difficult terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lt. Gen. Shaibu, who was appointed Chief of Army Staff earlier this year, has emphasized modernization, improved welfare for personnel, and stronger collaboration with international partners. Lawmakers said his leadership reflects a renewed commitment to professionalism and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The celebration included parades, tributes to fallen soldiers, and recognition of veterans who have served across decades of Nigeria\u2019s history. Officials highlighted the importance of remembering those who paid the ultimate price in defense of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond military achievements, the Senate underscored the army\u2019s contributions to humanitarian efforts, disaster response, and peacekeeping missions across Africa. Nigeria has long been one of the continent\u2019s largest contributors to United Nations peace operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many Nigerians, Army Day is not only about military pride but also about resilience in the face of adversity. Communities across the country held commemorative events, reflecting the deep bond between civilians and the armed forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the 2026 celebration concluded, lawmakers urged continued support for reforms aimed at strengthening the army\u2019s capacity to protect citizens and uphold democracy. They described the anniversary as a reminder of the sacrifices made and the responsibilities that lie ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nigeria\u2019s Senate has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, along with officers, soldiers, and veterans of the Nigerian Army, as the country marked its 2026 Army Day Celebration. Lawmakers described the anniversary as a milestone in Nigeria\u2019s military history and a moment of pride for the nation. The annual event, observed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":34392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5,3,1138],"tags":[20623,1856,20625,19644,17667],"class_list":["post-34391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-international","category-naija-news","category-politics","tag-army-day-2026","tag-lt-gen-waidi-shaibu","tag-military-history","tag-military-veterans","tag-nigeria-senate"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.funminews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Senate1.webp?fit=814%2C546&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34391"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34395,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34391\/revisions\/34395"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}