President Muhammadu Buhari on
Wednesday urged all Nigerians to decide not to allow the country to witness
another civil war by their actions and inactions.
He said the step was necessary
considering the immense human capital loss of past civil war.
Buhari said this in his remarks
at the inauguration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration 2018 Emblem
and Appeal Fund which was held in the Council Chambers of the Presidential
Villa, Abuja.
The event as well as the
inauguration of the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss
Mustapha, preceded the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
The President said it was
worthwhile to honour the memory of veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice to
keep the country united.
He said, “The resolve by our
countrymen and women to remain in one indivisible and indissoluble nation,
Nigeria is at the centre of this celebration.
“Indeed, the Remembrance Day
Celebration is being marked on the 15th of January instead of 11th of November
as in other Commonwealth nations to commemorate the end of the Nigerian civil
war – a war that was fought to keep Nigeria one.
“We must, therefore, cast our
minds back at the events that led to the civil war, the immense human capital
loss of the tragic war, and resolve that never again shall we allow our dear
nation by our actions or inactions to experience another war.”
Buhari commended men of the Armed
Forces for their courage and sacrifices as they grapple with diverse and
contemporary security challenges plaguing the country.
He promised that his
administration will continue to do all within its power and resources to ensure
that their welfare is adequately catered for.
The President said he looked
forward to a time when business concerns and service providers in the country
would give special recognition and consideration for the distinguished citizens
and support the veterans’ cause in any way they can through voluntary
donations, employment opportunities and welfare support.
He added, “As a government, we
desire to improve the capability of our Armed Forces. I am glad that our
efforts are yielding positive results already in boosting the morale of men and
women of the Armed Forces.
“We will continue to engage them
in training and retraining to improve their capacity to discharge their
constitutional roles.
“As I launch the Emblem today, I
call on all Nigerians, the Diaspora and our friends to donate generously to the
cause of the Nigerian Legion and families of the Fallen Heroes.
“I implore all to procure and
wear the emblem with pride as a way of identifying with those that laid down
their lives, the incapacitated and others still who are daily in harm’s way in
order to guarantee our peace and security. We will always remember them and the
respect we owe them.
“I also hereby launch the
Partnership Scheme for the Armed Forces in which all Nigerians, corporate
organisations and government agencies should support and partner with the
Nigerian Armed Forces in appreciation of the sacrifices of these honourable men
and women.
Buhari thereafter launched the emblem with N10m.”
Buhari thereafter launched the emblem with N10m.”
The twin event was witnessed by
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; Speaker
of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, National Chairman of the All Progressives
Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun; Adamawa State Governor, Jibrila Bindow; ministers
and service chiefs.
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I wonder how to very person who is the current single root source and underlying cause of division can be the same person advising us. We Nigerians are mumu. We deserve this until we receive sense
ReplyDeleteSay you are a MUMU, don't generalise it abeg.. I'm a Nigerian and I am not a MUMU..
DeleteThe speaker is the MUMU. It's his people in various forms that are killing the rest of Nigerians - Fulani Herdsmen, Boko Haram and so on and so forth. The truth is the truth and the fact is the fact.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, he should tell the world what his men, on his instructions, did to Nnamdi Kanu.