The Remembrance Arcade located at the

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site used to commemorate Nigerian soldiers who died in

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. It is located within the

in the Lagos Central Business District. The Armed Forces Remembrance celebrations are performed yearly at this site. At the entrance of the site, a statue of an unknown soldier with a gun can be seen facing the entrance. The green space is laid out with grasses, pavements, and the cenotaph.

Gallery

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References

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