Nigerian army has issued statement stating that the Nigerian army will fire artillery in Abuja to welcome The Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency, Julie Payette
Read the press statement below;
The Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency, Julie Payette is scheduled to visit the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 28 – 30 October 2018.
As part of the ceremonial activities for the visit, there would be provision of guard of honour and the traditional firing of Artillery Gun salute on 28 October 2018 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
In view of the above, you are please requested to inform the general public especially those living within the Airport and its environs not to panic at the sound of the simulated firing of military weapons during the aforementioned date.
You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium to the general public. Please accept the best regards of the Commander Guards Brigade.
HARUNA TIMOTHY TAGWAI
Captain
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
Meanwhile, as part of her state visit to Nigeria, the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency, Julie Payette, will on Monday pay a maiden visit to the National Space Research and Development Agency in Abuja.
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