What day is Armed Forces Day in Nigeria?
What day is Armed Forces Day in Nigeria?
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD), also simply known as Remembrance Day, is a public holiday in Nigeria celebrated observed on 15 January to commemorate the servicemen of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It also honors veterans of the World War I and II as well as the Nigerian Civil War.
Why is Armed Forces Day May 15?
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, “President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
When was the first Armed Forces Day?
May 20, 1950
“Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America’s defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense”.
What do we celebrate in 15 January?
Indian Army Day 2022
Indian Army Day 2022: India celebrates Army Day with tremendous zeal on January 15. It commemorates Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa (K. M. Cariappa), who’d been the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.
How many armed forces are there in Nigeria?
223,000
It consists of three uniformed service branches: the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force….
| Nigerian Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Active personnel | 223,000 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | $2.352 billion (₦966 billion) |
What is done on Armed Forces Day?
The Armed Forces Day sees large parades and local celebrations in many parts of the United States. Various activities and events are organised to teach young people and kids about the troops and the sacrifices they have made for the country.
What is the difference between Armed Forces Day and Veterans Day?
The difference is subtle but simple: Memorial Day recognizes those men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice – giving their lives in defense of our nation, Veterans Day recognizes the service of our men and women who have hung up the uniform and Armed Forces Day recognizes those currently serving in uniform.
What day is January 16th?
National Nothing Day
| National Nothing Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | United States, unofficially |
| Date | January 16 |
| Next time | 16 January 2023 |
| Frequency | Annual |
What is celebrated on 14th January?
Ratification Day on January 14th annually recognizes the act that officially ended the American Revolution.
Who is the first army in Nigeria?
Founding of the Nigerian Army The history of the Nigerian Army dates to 1863, when Lt Glover of the Royal Navy selected 18 indigenes from the Northern part of the country and organized them into a local force, known as the “Glover Hausas”.
