President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday launched the country’s 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The President also used the occasion to thanked the Armed Forces for their role as the first line of defence in protecting the country against external aggression.
To show the appreciation of the Federal government to the work and sacrifice of the the men of the armed forces, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Senator George Akume pledged the sum of N500 million to the appeal fund on behalf of the Federal Executive Council.
Also on behalf of the the legislative arm of government, the Chairman of the National Assembly and senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, donated N200m while the country’s security heads, including the Chief of Defence Staff and the Inspector-General of Police donated N50m on behalf of the military and Nigeria police.
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The donation was announced by the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
In his short speech, President Tinubu affirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting military personnel and also honouring those who lost their lives while serving their father land.
He also commended the military for the recent successes recorded in the fight against threats to National security.
He said, “it will be impossible to promote peace and development without security,” hence he commended the patriotic commitment of the Armed Forces to Nigeria’s unity, stability and progress.”
