The 2023 edition of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria, which is an annual event to commemorate the nation’s servicemen and fallen heroes, was marked yesterday across the country.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an annual event celebrated every January 15 in honour and recognition of fallen heroes and gallant men and women of the Nigerian Army who paid the supreme price during the colour of defending the unity, peace, and prosperity of the nation. The day is aimed at the sober reflection of the sacrifices and commitment of the gallant men and women of the Nigerian Army to their fatherland.
Amid the celebration in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari led a wreath-laying event and reviewed a presidential parade at the National Arcade in Abuja.
As the nation celebrated the Day, Nigerians of all calibres ranging from celebrities, politicians, and public figures among others, Nigerians have taken to social media platforms to pour encomiums on the men and women of the Nigerian Army.
In commemoration of the Day, Popular Skit maker, Cute Abiola, who was a former Navy personnel, described the Nigerian Army as brave men and women.
However, a Twitter user, @Churchillnnobi, tweeted: “Nigerian soldiers remain the most underrated and underappreciated army in the world. As we mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, all I can say is, Thanks, for your service. Truly Appreciated”.
Another Tweeter user, @SanniShirama tweeted, “Happy armed forces Remembrance Day to all serving personnel and all fallen heroes. The land they fought for shall be healed and restored, may the soil bless them all in existence and ethereal heights”.
Also, @Gideon4Nweke Tweeted: “AFRD: To all our heroes that died fighting for this nation, your Sacrifices shall not be in vain. To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honour you today and every day. Armed Forces Remembrance Day”.
