Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Tinubu, NASS, CDS donate N750m to Nigerian Legion

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The Federal Government Council (FEC), the Nationwide Meeting (NASS) and the Chief of Defence Workers (CDS) Tuesday donated the sum of N750 million to the Nigeria Legion.

The donation was introduced on the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Attraction Fund Launch on the State Home in Abuja.

The Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, introduced a donation of N500 million on behalf of the FEC.

The N200 million donation by the Nationwide Aseembly was introduced by the president of the Senate Mr Godswill Akpabio whereas the the Chief of Defence Workers Basic Christopher Musa introduced the N50 million donation on behalf of the Armed Forces.

Talking on the occasion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated with out the armed forces’ efforts to stabilise the nation, the administration’s reform insurance policies and {economic} theories would have little impression.

“It doesn’t matter what {economic} principle we propagate or postulate, if there isn’t any safety, we can not promote peace and growth.

“I’m grateful to all of you on behalf of the nation. The challenges are extreme, however you’re this nation’s first line of defence. Thanks on your patriotic dedication to Nigerian unity, stability and progress,” he stated.

The president, who emphasised that the welfare of the safety forces would stay the federal government’s high precedence, additionally extolled women and men who’ve paid the last word value in defence of the nation, assuring that their sacrifices won’t be in useless.

“We got here at this time to recollect our fallen heroes, women and men who’ve sacrificed their lives for this nation’s unity, stability and progress. We’re dedicated to their values, ideas, beliefs, and the unity and energy of this nation as we go on a banner with out stain to the following technology.

“It’s a nice honour for me to launch the symbol as soon as once more. The welfare of our women and men within the Armed Forces will proceed to be our high precedence. I need to thank all of you,” he stated.

The Minister of Defence Mr Abubakar Badaru thanked the president for his continued assist of the welfare of the armed forces, serving retired and fallen heroes, and their relations.

“Allow us to keep in mind that unveiling this Emblem serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder of our collective accountability to uplift our Armed Forces and their households. Due to this fact, you’ll agree that the Armed Forces Remembrance Day is greater than only a commemoration; it’s a name to motion.

“Therefore, this Attraction Fund we’re launching at this time to offer important assist to our veterans and their households turns into essential. The funds raised will immediately contribute to welfare packages, providing very important companies resembling healthcare, schooling and {financial} help,” he stated.

The nationwide chairman of the Nigeria Legion, retired Main-Basic Abdulmalik Jibril, praised the president for his continued assist for the legion and their households, particularly for the unprecedented donation.

He stated with the donation, “their households won’t be left within the streets and won’t be beggars.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Speaker of the Home of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government Council, service chiefs, heads of safety and paramilitary companies, and representatives of the Nigerian Legion had been additionally current on the occasion.

The Nigerian Legion is a non-profit umbrella physique of Nigerian veterans based in 1964. Members of the legion contains individuals who served within the Nigerian Armed Forces.





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