The Federal Government has held an interdenominational church service to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
This year’s event is being held in Abuja, the nation’s capital with the service seen as part of the activities for the annual celebration.
It was organised at the National Christian Centre, Abuja and had in attendance the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor and other service chiefs.
Also in attendance are special envoys, including representatives of military organisations in some countries and families of the nation’s fallen heroes.
The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration serves as an avenue for honouring fallen heroes who laid down their lives in service of humanity during the first and Second World War, Nigerian Civil War, peace support and various internal security operations.
It is commemorated on January 15.
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo called on Nigerians to take a stand and challenge evil as a mark of honour for the fallen heroes.
Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Prof. Osinbajo extolled the sacrificial courage of the men who laid down their lives to protect the territorial integrity of the nation.
He said the current administration prioritizes the welfare of officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
On his part, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor commended the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of troops on the battlefront.
He expressed hope that as the economy is picking up, more will be done to step up their welfare.
General Irabor called on Nigerians to continue to support the efforts of the Armed Forces in confronting terrorism in the Northeast and other security challenges in other parts of the country.