Paul Okojie
The President federal republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari is prepares to unveil the national and regimental colours for the new and operationalised units’ colours of the Nigerian Army ahead of Bola Tinubu’s inauguration.
During media briefing, the director of Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu made the announcement on Tuesday. Brig Gen. Nwachukwu in his address at the Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade in Abuja ahead of the President-elect’s swearing in on May 29.
The spokesperson for the Army recalled that the last Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade for the units was conducted in 2007. New units have been established and operationalised since, in line with the increasing operational commitments of the army as well as provisions of its extant Order of Battle (ORBAT).
The director stated the colours in the Army have been used in multiple operations in various geopolitical zones as well as foreign countries, hence deserving presentation of new ones.
“In line with the traditions, customs and ethics of the Nigerian Army, trooping and presentation of colours parade 2023 will be conducted to retire torn or worn out colours.
“A total of 81 units will, therefore, be participating in the parade; 53 colours will be due for retirement, while 28 will be presented to new units”, he added.
On Thursday April 27, 2023, President Buhari, the Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of Nigeria, will be the special guest of honour being the reviewing officer.
