Date: Sunday 9 November 2025
Time: 11 AM | Location: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London
Every year on Remembrance Sunday, the UK comes together to honour the courage and sacrifice of the Armed Forces — past and present. For Nigerians living in the UK, it’s also a moment to reflect on the Commonwealth connection and recognise the important contributions of African servicemen and women.
🕊️ What’s Happening
- At 11 AM the nation will pause for a two-minute silence, marked by gunfire from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
- Members of the Royal Family, government officials, veterans, and representatives of Commonwealth countries will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph.
- If you can’t attend in person, you can watch live on BBC One, ITV or Sky News.
🇳🇬 For Nigerians in the UK
Many in our community have ties to service — through family members, humanitarian work, or simply by calling the UK home. Here’s how you can join in:
- 🏛️ Attend in Person: No ticket needed. Arrive early (from 8 AM) to secure a good spot outside Whitehall.
- 📺 Watch Online or on TV: Coverage available on mainstream channels.
- 🌹 Pay Your Respects: Wherever you are at 11 AM, pause for a two-minute silence in memory of those who served.
- ❤️ Celebrate and Support: Consider donating to or volunteering with veterans’ charities or community remembrance groups.
🧭 Remembering Nigerian Heroes
It’s important to highlight Nigerian men who served with distinction in UK and Commonwealth forces. Two notable figures:
- Isaac Fadoyebo (1925–2012)
A Nigerian soldier who joined the Royal West African Frontier Force at age 16 and fought in the Burma Campaign during World War II. He survived being ambushed and hiding behind enemy lines for ten months before rescue. (Wikipedia) - Kyari Magumeri (1897–1972)
Born in Borno State, Nigeria, he served in both World Wars, was awarded the Military Medal (MM) and British Empire Medal (BEM), and became the first Nigerian to hold the rank of Captain in the British Army in 1953. (Wikipedia)
Including their stories honours not just their service but the broader legacy of Africans in global military history.
🕯️ Why It Matters
Remembrance Sunday isn’t just about history — it’s about gratitude and community.
It honours those who defended freedom across the Commonwealth, including Nigerians who fought alongside British forces. It’s also an opportunity to appreciate peace, unity and shared values among diverse communities in the UK.
🕊️ Let’s take a moment together — wherever we are — to remember, reflect, and give thanks.
📍 Read more on Naija UK Connect: Remembrance Sunday 2025: Nigerians in the UK Join the Nation to Honour the Fallen
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