Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu at wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of late General Murtala Muhammed, GCFR at his cenotaph in Ikoyi, on Friday, February 6, 2026. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State attended a wreath-laying ceremony on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, GCFR. The ceremony involved the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph in honor of General Muhammed, commemorating his life and contributions. Who is the late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed? PUNCH Online reports that the late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed was Nigeria’s Head of State from July 1975 until his assassination on 13 February 1976.

Source: Punch February 06, 2026 12:26 UTC