{"id":2491,"date":"2026-01-16T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2491"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:05:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:05:55","slug":"armed-forces-remembrance-day-tinubu-reaffirms-commitment-to-welfare-dignity-of-personnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2491","title":{"rendered":"Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to welfare, dignity of personnel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>President Bola Tinubu\u00a0has paid tribute to fallen soldiers and serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, praising their courage and commitment to the unity and security of the country, saying that their sacrifices will never be forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu delivered the keynote speech in his Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day message on his official X handle on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Asake - Organise (Official Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_u4_iWCvZ5c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu described the day as a moment \u201cNigeria pauses to honour its heroes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu wrote, \u201cWe remember the brave men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces who sacrificed everything for our country. Their names might not always be remembered, but their courage sustains our freedom and peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu further stated that \u201ca nation that forgets its fallen heroes loses its direction; Nigeria, however, remembers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Tinubu offered his heartfelt condolences to the families and dependents of fallen heroes, vowing that their sacrifices would never be forgotten..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said, \u201cI also speak today to the families of our fallen heroes- widows, children, and loved ones. Your loss is profound, and no words can replace the sacrifices of your loved ones. They served Nigeria with honour, and our people will never forget their sacrifices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday, we celebrate our serving personnel. From the frontlines to support positions, on land, sea, and air, you carry the heavy responsibility of protecting our people and sovereignty with discipline, courage, and professionalism, often far from home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President added, \u201cAs President and Commander in Chief, I reaffirm my commitment to the welfare and dignity of our Armed Forces. A secure Nigeria stands behind those who defend it. We will continue to support them in action.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMay our fallen heroes rest in peace. May God strengthen our Armed Forces. May God bless Nigeria,\u201d the President concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TVC News\u00a0previously reported that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday led senior government officials in Abuja to honour Nigeria\u2019s fallen and serving military personnel at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observed annually on January 15, AFCRD commemorates the sacrifices of military personnel in both internal security operations and foreign missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 ceremony began with the parade commander presenting the parade state, followed by an inspection of the Guard of Honour by Vice President\u00a0Kashim\u00a0Shettima, who represented the President, accompanied by the Commander, Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Adebisi\u00a0Onasanya. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvcnews.tv\/armed-forces-remembrance-day-tinubu-reaffirms-commitment-to-welfare-dignity-of-personnel\/\">(TVC)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Bola Tinubu\u00a0has paid tribute to fallen soldiers and serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, praising their courage and commitment to the unity and security of the country, saying that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. 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