My people, latest gist don land from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), dem don change the name wey we dey call ‘Armed Forces Remembrance Day’ to ‘Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.’ This one na to show say we go dey honor both the living and the dead wey don fight for our country!
Major General Samaila Uba, wey be Director of Defence Information, don confirm am for statement wey dem release on Thursday wey pass. According to am, January 15 go still remain d day wey we go dey celebrate our military personnel and remember those wey don pay the supreme price as dem dey guard Nigeria finish.
He talk say, “January 15 na the day wey Federal Government set aside annually to honor the living personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) plus acknowledge the sacrifices of those wey don fall so that we fit dey enjoy our peace.” Abeg, make we no forget say this day no be just to cry for the lost souls but also to celebrate the soldiers way dey ground dey protect us!
The celebration no go just come solo; dem go organize week-long activities wey go end with grand parade and wreath-laying ceremony on top January 15. Na big show wey dem dey plan so! Dem dey encourage all media house make dem start to call am ‘Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day’ henceforth. Na serious matter oh!
General Uba also make e clear say the military go need media support, as dem also dey fight against insecurity wey dey face the country. E talk say, “We go need una steady support because we don see wetin we fit achieve together.” So my people, make we gear up for January 15, and remember say e no be for dead alone but to celebrate those wey dey work hard for our safety.
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