‎President Bola Tinubu has honoured the nation’s fallen heroes and reaffirmed his support for the Armed Forces as the country marked the Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day.
‎In a statement personally signed on Thursday, he remembered the brave men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces who sacrificed everything for the nation.
‎The President paid tribute to the families of the fallen heroes, acknowledging their loss and assuring them that the nation will never forget the sacrifices made by their loved ones.
‎Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare and dignity of the members of the Armed Forces still in active service, while celebrating their discipline, courage, and professionalism.
‎Dignitaries in attendance were led to the cenotaph in a solemn march by soldiers, where they laid a wreath in remembrance of the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to the nation.
‎Special prayers were also conducted for the living and fallen heroes who fought gallantly for global peace and national integration.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.