Nigeria honours Benin Republic at 66th Independence anniversary celebration

By Kingsley Omonobi
Nigeria on Saturday joined the Government and people of the Republic of Benin to commemorate the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the longstanding ties of friendship, regional cooperation and shared commitment to peace and security between the two neighbouring countries.
The colourful celebration, held at the iconic Amazone Square in Cotonou, featured military parades and cultural displays.
A statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 9 Brigade, Major Akinola Ajibola, said the Nigerian contingent, invited by the Government of the Republic of Benin, delivered one of the event’s standout performances.
The continge...