Remembrance Day: Osinbajo Says Nigerians Will Not Take Armed Forces For Granted - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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January 13, 2020
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo hasassured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to recognise thesacrifices of the men and women of the nation’s Armed Forces.
Osinbajo gave the assurance duringan inter-denominational Church service, organised by the Ministry of Defence tocommemorate the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, in Abuja.
He said that the government wouldcontinue to prioritise their welfare and the well-being of the families of thefallen heroes.
The vice-president stated that thesacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces, both dead and living, areresponsible for the existence of Nigeria as a nation today.
He added that the country noted thatmany veterans from the various conflicts witnessed in the country over timemade the supreme sacrifice, including their families who also paid, andcontinued to pay, a heavy price.
The National Chairman, NigerianLegion, Adakole Akpa urged the government to continue to improve the welfareand well-being of the veterans and their families.