Dignitaries attend a ceremony honouring late Head of State Murtala Muhammed in Abuja.
Murtala Muhammed was honoured on Thursday as political and diplomatic leaders gathered at the Murtala Muhammed Arcade.
The ceremony drew senior government officials and foreign diplomats, highlighting the lasting impact of the former military leader’s brief rule.
President Bola Tinubu was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Also present were former Chief of Staff to ex-President Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, and the Ambassador of Angola.
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Organisers said the event reflected on Muhammed’s short but decisive leadership, remembered for firm anti-corruption actions, public service reforms and national discipline.
Muhammed ruled Nigeria from 1975 until his assassination on February 13, 1976. In about 200 days, his government dismissed more than 10,000 public officials over corruption claims, created seven states, began plans for a return to civilian rule and initiated the move of Nigeria’s capital from Lagos to Abuja.
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