On Tuesday, the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund was established by President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu praised the military for being the nation’s first line of defence at the brief ceremony held in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
In particular, the President emphasised the military’s contributions to the fight against all national security challenges. He asserted that without security, it would be impossible to advance peace and prosperity, and he added that the military’s patriotic dedication to Nigeria’s unity, stability, and advancement is still priceless.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, promised a N500 million payment on behalf of government officials in recognition of the sacrifices made by fallen heroes for national security.
N200 million was donated by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on behalf of the National Assembly, and N50 million was declared by Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa on behalf of Service Chiefs and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.
To memorialise fallen warriors who risked their lives to defend the nation and its residents, the Armed Forces Remembrance Day is typically observed on January 15. President Tinubu will host the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day for the second time since taking office.
On that day, it is anticipated that the President, his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Senate President, and the Chief Justice of the Federation will lay wreaths in remembrance of the dead heroes.
