President BOLA TINUBU has launched the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance emblem with a donation of N18 billion for the Group Life Assurance benefits and other entitlements for families of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The President launched the emblem appeal on Wednesday at a brief ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
President Tinubu assured them of his administration’s continued support for the nation’s Armed Forces by repositioning the forces.
The Nigerian Leader emphasized that the goal of his administration is to create a safe environment, devoid of threats and criminal activities, giving opportunities for everyone living within the Nigerian borders to prosper and enjoy peace.
He assured Nigerians that the government would continue to strengthen all Nigeria security agencies.
The President said; “I wish to assure Nigerians that we shall continue to strengthen all Nigeria security agencies. It is a commitment that we must take seriously. Our foremost objective is to provide a conducive environment free from threats and criminalities to enable all who reside within our borders to thrive and live in peace.”
President TINUBU further stated that normalcy is gradually returning to the worst affected parts of Nigeria, stressing that the gallantry and sacrifices exhibited by men and women of the Nigerian armed forces in the campaign of insurgency had made this possible.
President TINUBU was decorated with the redesigned emblem, as the Grand Patron of the Nigerian Legion before the commencement of the remembrance ceremony for the fallen heroes.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, TAJUDEEN ABBAS, pledged the sum of N60m on behalf of the National Assembly.
ABBAS said that the ceremony depicts the commitment of the Nigerian government that it is conscious of the plight of the armed forces.
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, said the occasion would motivate and inspire the servicemen to do more for Nigeria.
Senior Military officers, Ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, and other senior government officials were also present at the event.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General CHRISTOPHER MUSA also announced a donation of N50m on behalf of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Also, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, GEORGE AKUME announced a donation of N40m on behalf of the members of the Federal Executive Council.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration which began October 25 would be concluded on January 15, 2024, with a wreath laying by the military and Heads of the three arms of government, the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.