President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country. In his message at the Regimental Dinner held in Abuja in commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Tinubu stressed his readiness to equip the military with the necessary resources to address all forms of security challenges bedeviling the country
Represented by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, the President extolled the giant strides of the nation’s fallen heroes, saying dedication and professionalism exhibited by the country’s service men and women should be a source of pride and inspiration to all Nigerians.
“The challenges we face not only demand courage and strength but innovation and adaptability, but we must continue to invest in the capabilities of our military, equipping them with the resources and support necessary to effectively address the evolving security challenges that daily confront us”, the statement read.
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“The road will not always be easy but together we can overcome any challenge. Let me assure you that we will continue to prioritize the welfare and well-being of our armed forces personnel. We will ensure that they have the necessary resources and support to carry out their duties effectively”.
In commemorating the day, Kano State Government donated N10m to fallen heroes in the state. Edo State Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, commended the bravely, dedication and sacrifice of the Andrew Omotor, a firefighter who lost his in the line of duty.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, emphasized the need to celebrate military personnel, given the invaluable services they render to the nation. “The truth about it is that it is not easy to make sacrifices. You sign up for a job and you know that the chances of dying are 50-50. So, for you to have taken that decision, you deserve to be celebrated and today, we celebrate you” he said.
On his part, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, called on Nigerians to work with the government in fostering unity and peace to ensure better development of the country. Speaking on the commemoration of the day, Abiodun said “today, let us pledge to honour their memory not only with ceremonies but with actions. Let us build a Nigeria where unity prevails over division, where peace silences the echoes of conflict and where the sacrifices of our heroes inspire us to serve one another selflessly”.
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, reassured the people of Imo of enhanced security architecture, in combating all forms of crime in the state. He said “the peace we enjoy today is as a result of the supreme price some of our brothers and sisters paid to keep the nation together and give us peace”.
Meanwhile, a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd), called for concerted efforts to support wounded and disabled military veterans, to enhance morale among active-duty personnel.
Irabor made the call on Tuesday, 14th January at the 2025 Armed Forces Celebration, Remembrance Day Lecture and Art Exhibition in Abuja, as he advocated tax and appreciation rebates on local flights and public transportation for veterans in the country.
“All active-duty and veterans should be given reasonable rebates on all local flights and movements in public transportation systems. Attempts on this programme in the past have not been well coordinated. It would be necessary to fashion out a more enduring programme to achieve the programme”, he said.
Irabor also called for improved health care support for wounded serving personnel, “it is suggested that special support could be organized for better care of wounded and disabled active-duty and retired military personnel. I am aware of the ongoing construction of the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder facility and the Invictus Games Project”, he said.
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