| Nigerian Army Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by |  Nigeria Nigerian Army |
| Type | Secular/Military |
| Date | 6 July |
| First time | 1976 |
| Started by | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Related to | Armed Forces Remembrance Day |
The Nigerian Army Day is a holiday and annual event typically held on 6 July in honor of members of the Nigerian Army, especially those that took part in the World War I and World War II as well as those that lost their lives during the Nigerian Civil War and the current serving members of the Nigerian Army.[1][2]
- ^ "Maiduguri grounded as Generals storm city for Nigeria Army Day". The Premium Times. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Maiduguri Closed for Army Day Celebration". Thisdaylive. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.