The mood at the iconic Eagle Square in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, was gloomy and reflective on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, as the nation stood still to pay respect to the unmatched patriotism and sacrifices of fallen heroes on the event of the 2025 Armed Forces’ Remembrance Day on Wednesday.
Nigeria is 64 years old — after independence — however behind the continued existence of the nation are the penances of hundreds, even thousands of gallant troops who paid the preeminent cost with regards to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country.
Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu who has been away attending the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the UAE. Beside from Shettima, other members of the cabinet were present to respect the fallen heroes and their families with the laying of wreaths, among other military rituals including gun salute.
The leadership of the Green chamber and Red chamber well as service chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, and others were in attendance at the yearly event.
Ministers, senior government officials, senior military officers, members of the diplomatic corps, widows of heroic officers, and the wives of military officers were also present at the event.
Prior, in an explanation, the Red chamber commended the selfless sacrifices of the military. The upper legislative chamber likewise praised “serving officers and soldiers who are presently maintaining the peace and ensuring that our country is secured and safe from internal and external aggression”.
