The President DEPOWA Mrs Oghogho Gwabin Musa and members of her entourage attended the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2025, which was held at Murtala Muhammed square in Kaduna State on Sunday, 6 July 2025.

The Special Guest of Honour, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR ably represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON; in his remarks, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the welfare and operational capacity of the Nigerian Armed Forces stating that the nation owes it as a duty to keep equipping and empowering those who defend it.

Applauding the theme for this year’s Army Day celebration, “Developing the Soldier First Concept: Imperative for Nigerian Army’s Transformation Drive,” President Tinubu observed that the theme is a reflection of both strategy and humanity, just as he said there can be no great army without building strong soldiers.

The event featured a military parade, file past, and combat demonstration, as well as a tour of Research and Development static equipment display stands. It also included the presentation of the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Awards to deserving personnel and Toyata Hilux Vehicles to Army Warrant Officers.

Other dignitaries in attendance were the former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State Senator Uba Sani CON, representatives of the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Ministers of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa OFR, The Host, Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede NAM, Service Chiefs, former Chiefs of Defence and Army Staff, heads of security agencies, members of DEPOWA, NAOWA and other invited guests.