Tinubu, Obi appreciate Nigerian Army at 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

President Bola Tinubu on Monday celebrated the fallen heroes of the Nigerian Armed Forces,  laying wreath of honour, to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu laying wreath at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja in honour  the fallen heroes

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, also paid special tributes to the country’s fallen heroes, commending the military men who, in order to ensure peace and security within the borders of Nigeria, are willing to pay untold sacrifices.

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Obi, in a statement on Monday highlighted:  “On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, I join other Nigerians in appreciating our military men who, in order to ensure peace and security within our borders, are willing to pay untold sacrifices.

“Today, we encourage them to remain resolute in their resolve to conquer the ugly monster of insecurity currently ravaging our dear nation.

“We remember especially our fallen heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending the peace, unity, and territorial integrity of our dear nation.

“We appreciate and honour them for their heroic deeds while showing love and support to their bereaved families. Great nations are built by rulers, citizens, and the protectors of freedom – the military.

“Our story as a nation, therefore, will not be complete, without their courageous sacrifices which take them away from the comfort of their homes and the embrace of their loved ones.

“With the country going through very challenging times in its war against terrorism, violence, crime, and all manner of insecurity, we show our support and solidarity to our military men, and urge them not to be despirited, even when they feel overstretched by the war.

“May this day renew their love, zeal, and courage to remain firm in their struggles for a peaceful and crime-free Nigeria. May we the leaders, ensure that the welfare of our armed forces and their families are well taken care of, as they graciously serve our nation. “

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, led other service chiefs to the ceremony of the 2024 Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the National Arcade, Eagle Square, Abuja.