By Nokai Origin, Abuja
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has urged members of the newly inaugurated National Planning Committee of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration to present their finest contribution in direction of the celebration of fallen heroes and veterans who sacrifice for the nation.
The Minister gave the recommendation whereas inaugurating the 23-man National Planning Committee (NPC) to start preparation in direction of marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration (AFRDC).
Badaru mentioned that “the Nigerian Government remains grateful to the fallen heroes who laid their lives to guarantee the corporate existence of this country.”
He subsequently urged members to provide you with laudable initiatives and occasions to rejoice the patriotism displayed by our fallen heroes.
Badaru mentioned: “They have given their lives for the peace and security of our dear nation and are therefore worthy of being celebrated as a mark of appreciation and the events are specifically organised to honour and celebrate those that have laid down their lives in the defence of our territorial integrity and promotion of global peace.”
Members of the National Planning Committee had been drawn from numerous Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an annual occasion marked on the fifteenth of January to commemorate the servicemen of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It can be a day set to honour departed compatriots and residing veterans.
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