It is customary in Nigeria that the Nation sets aside January 15, to celebrate the nation’s fallen heroes who paid the supreme price for defending the nation’s territorial integrity.
Nigerians irrespective of religious, ethnicity or social status have taken to various social media platforms to celebrate the Nation’s fallen heroes.
According to Nwawuike John, “TODAY MARKS THE NIGERIA ?? ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY
AS WE MARK THE ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY TODAY. PLEASE DO WELL TO PRAY FOR ALL FALLEN HEROES WHO LAID THEIR LIVES SO WE ALL COULD SLEEP AT NIGHT.
WE OWE THEM THIS GRATITUDE ??
#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay #ArmedForces”
Another twitter user, Emmanuel Olabayo said “Today we remember your selflessness
Today we remember your braveness
Today we remember your forthrightness
Today we remember your doggedness
Today we remember your boldness
Our heroes, though fallen, your deeds remain standing forever. #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay”
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The nation’s minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lia Muhammed, tweeted this “The men and women in uniform who are risking all, including making the supreme sacrifice, to keep us safe deserve the support and prayers of all Nigerians.
“Happy #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay!”
Another tweeter user with the handle @ondofirstborn said “We salute the bravery and gallantry of our men and women who sacrificed their today for our tomorrow.
We Will never forget you!
Thank you all for your selfless service! #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay”
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari and other top government officials have paid their tributes to the gallantry effort of the nation’s fallen heroes today at the Armed Forces Remembrance Parade held at the Eagle Square in Abuja.
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