By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the National Flag fly at half mast in honour of Late Chief of Army Staff and others that have paid the supreme Price.
A press release from the Office of the Secretary To The Government Of The Federation on Sunday said that the President approved that the National Flag should be flown at half- mast in all public buildings, facilities and official residences with effect from Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th May, 2021.
“This approval is to honour the memory and services of the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru, ten senior military and service members who lost their lives in the plane crash on Friday 21st May, 2021.
The President has similarly approved a work free day for members of the Armed Forces on Monday 24th May, 2021, the press release signed by the SGF, Boss Mustapha stated.
