Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the resolve of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to strengthen and empower the Nigerian Armed Forces to confront the security challenges facing the country.
Shettima gave the assurance on Friday during a special Juma’at prayer held at the National Mosque, Abuja, to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.
He acknowledged the sacrifices of fallen soldiers who paid the supreme price in defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity, as well as the lives and property of citizens.
January 15 had been set aside annually by the Federal Government to honour the nation’s Armed Forces.
The military recently renamed the January 15 observance “Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day,” replacing the former title, “Armed Forces Remembrance Day,” to reflect its dual purpose of honouring serving personnel while remembering fallen heroes.
Speaking during the prayers, the Vice President expressed optimism that, under the leadership of President Tinubu, the country would experience lasting peace and prosperity.
Shettima prayed for divine forgiveness for deceased officers and men and asked for strength for their families to bear their losses.
He also prayed for continued protection and empowerment for the Armed Forces and other security agencies to overcome the nation’s security challenges, expressing confidence that Nigeria would ultimately attain enduring peace and stability.
