Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has admonished that despite differences in religion, ethnicity, political affiliations, or other diversities, Nigerians of all generations and from all walks of life must endeavour to commit to ensuring Nigeria’s unity because the nation is stronger together than apart.
Osinbajo made the declaration at the Interdenominational Church Service for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, which was held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, yesterday.
The Vice-President, who was represented at the Church Service by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said Nigerians “must at every opportunity insist that every great multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation has, through thick and thin, fought to realize the great dividends of diversity and pluralism”.
He reiterated the need for Nigerians to, as a mark of honour for the sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces, show more commitment to the unity of the nation and the task of building a better society. “The struggle to ensure a more perfect Federation is a lifelong enterprise to which each generation must resolutely commit,” he stated.
While paying tribute to the departed men and women of the nation’s Armed Forces, he observed that their sacrifices embody ultimate patriotism as they laid down their lives in the line of duty.
Osinbajo noted the nation will always be grateful and proud of the continuing commitment of our young men and women to serving in the Armed Forces.
