Armed Forces Day: Our diversity should form rainbow of strength – Emmanuel
Akwa Ibom state Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to outgrow diversity and deepen their unity among one another in appreciation for the sacrifices the fallen heroes paid for the nation.
Emmanuel spoke during the laying of remembrance wreath to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Sunday, in Uyo.
The governor also urged Nigerians to extend the frontiers of love and brotherhood further, so that the sacrifices of the gallant officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces will not be in vain.
He particularly warned the political class against rhetoric capable of threatening the unity of the nation in a quest to cling to power in the forthcoming general elections.
Emmanuel maintained that the nation must appreciate and redouble efforts in showing undying gratitude to the families of the slain armed forces and war veterans.
“We are gathered here today, for this deeply solemn annual event, to honor the sacrifices, patriotism, and gallantry of our proud men and women who wore our military uniforms bore arms, and went out, motivated mostly by the ennobling spirit of volunteerism to fight for our country and in the process helped secure the peace we now enjoy.
“It was the ultimate sacrifice that Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three other army officers made when they lost their lives while confronting terrorists in Borno state in November 2021,” he said.
