Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has recommended the Federal Authorities underneath the management of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its unwavering dedication to safeguarding lives and property throughout the nation, in step with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The governor gave the commendation throughout a particular church service to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held on the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta.
Governor Abiodun famous that President Tinubu has taken decisive steps to strengthen Nigeria’s safety structure by improved intelligence coordination, enhanced inter-agency collaboration, higher welfare for troops, and the availability of contemporary gear for the armed forces.
Represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the governor mentioned the Federal Authorities’s interventions had been already yielding optimistic outcomes, serving to to revive public confidence within the nation’s safety system.
He urged Nigerians to assist authorities efforts by selling peace, unity, and patriotism, stressing that collective duty was important to constructing a powerful, united, and indivisible nation.
Describing Armed Forces Remembrance Day as a second of thanksgiving, sober reflection, and renewed nationwide duty, Governor Abiodun mentioned the event was not solely to honour fallen heroes but in addition to recommit to the values of selflessness, braveness, and sacrifice which they defended with their lives.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to the welfare of serving officers, veterans, and households of fallen heroes, emphasizing that supporting them was not an act of charity however a nationwide obligation to those that paid the last word value for peace and stability.
In his sermon titled “Better Love: The Sacrifice of the Servicemen,” the Bishop of Christ Chapel of Grace and Mercy, Ven. Dr. Samson Popoola, mentioned there was no higher expression of affection than the sacrifices made by servicemen and girls who laid down their lives for the nation.
He famous that their sacrifices went past the battlefield, together with extended separation from household life and the denial of private comforts.
“We’re gathered right here to honour the fallen heroes, these residing with disabilities, and people nonetheless alive. Armed Forces Remembrance Day is a sober reflection, because the peace Nigerians take pleasure in right now was bought at an amazing value,” he mentioned.
Ven. Popoola described sacrifice because the true language of affection, urging Christians to supply residing, holy, and sin-free sacrifices to God. He referenced Esther 4:16, highlighting Queen Esther’s selfless sacrifice for her folks, in addition to classes from the biblical account of Abel and Cain.
Talking on the duties of the residing, the cleric mentioned authorities should proceed to strengthen assist for households of fallen heroes, whereas residents also needs to present them compassion, care, and appreciation.
He inspired serving personnel to not be discouraged, assuring them that their sacrifices and contributions to nationwide peace and safety are divinely acknowledged.
Highlights of the commemorative service included particular prayers for Nigeria, the Ogun State Authorities, Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Armed Forces, political leaders, non secular leaders, and conventional rulers.
