The Federal Government has conferred various honours on senior officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, innovation and outstanding contributions to national security.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala and Award Night held on Tuesday in Abuja.
Among the recipients is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, who received the Service and Sacrifice Award for exemplifying selfless service and providing decisive leadership in counter-insurgency and internal security operations across the country.
Also, Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, received the Service and Sacrifice Award under the Legacy Award category for his reforms and expansion of operational capacity during his tenure.
Buratai was also recognised for his stint in the diplomatic service as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin.
Others honoured with the Service and Sacrifice Award included Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI, and Maj.-Gen. Faruk Mijinyawa, former General Officer Commanding, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Lagos.
Brig.-Gen. Musa Uba was honoured with the Gallantry Award for exceptional courage and leading troops from the front during counter-insurgency operations in Borno.
Also, Brig.-Gen. Usman Ahmad received the Mission Success Award for playing a critical role in foiling repeated terrorist attacks and sustaining operational effectiveness under intense pressure.
Col. Ibrahim Mohammed-Gero clinched the Innovation Award for developing and deploying a redesigned ballistic gunboat that enhanced operational effectiveness in support of Operation DELTA SAFE.(NAN)
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