- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has called for an end to violence and divisive tendencies as he stressed that Nigeria is in dire need for peace.
Tinubu made call while honouring the Armed Force’s Remembrance Day in a statement on his official X handle on Wednesday.
Paying tribute to the fallen soldiers in the Force, the President charged Nigerians to be ambassadors of peace as he reflected on the sacrifices of the ex-servicemen and women.
“The Armed Forces Remembrance Day allows us to express our gratitude and pay tribute to our ex-servicemen and women who selflessly sacrificed their lives to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and other nations.
“Our nation is in dire need of peace, and so is the World. As we mark this solemn event today, remember that people laid down their lives, and many still do so to guarantee our peaceful co-existence.
“Therefore, let us eschew violence and divisive tendencies for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Let us all become ambassadors of peace. We can build a future of hope and optimism together, where peace and unity reign supreme.
“Thank you, and long live the Federal Republic” of Nigeria.” Tinubu wrote.
NPO earlier reported that the President, who is currently at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit was represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima at the Remembrance Day ceremony held at Eagles Square in Abuja.