ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY: WE WON’T FORGET OUR OFFICERS, SAYS SANWO-OLU
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, inspecting the guard of honour, to his right is the Commander 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja Cantonment, Brigadier-General Adegoke Adetuyi during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, on Monday, 15 January 2024.
As Nigerians celebrate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day in honour of fallen heroes, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, assured serving officers that the country will continue to appreciate their gallant works even while they are alive or when they pass on.
He said the event, which is a yearly routine, was an opportunity to appreciate the efforts of fallen heroes and members of the Armed Forces who had served Nigeria in one form or the other, stating that the government would continue to appreciate their gallant works.
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu laying wreath during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, on Monday, 15 January 2024
Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony held at The Remembrance Arcade, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; members of the State Executive Council, state government officials, Commanding Officers, religious and traditional leaders, serving and retired members of the Armed Forces and families of the fallen heroes, among other dignitaries.
 
L-R: Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; the State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade; Oba of Lagos represented by Opeluwa Onido of Lagos, High Chief Lateef Ajose during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, on Monday, 15 January 2024.
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Commander 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja Cantonment, Brigadier-General Adegoke Adetuyi; Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, NAF, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Yaro Abdullahi; Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Mustapha Hassan; General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Muhammad Usman and the State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, on Monday, 15 January 2024.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the occasion was significant as it had become a national day to pray for the departed souls, the incapacitated security personnel and serving military officers, their families and Nigeria.
He said: “We thank God that we can also celebrate another Armed Forces Remembrance Day. It is a yearly routine and it is an occasion where we all come together to recognise and acknowledge our fallen heroes and gallant soldiers who have served the country in one form or the other for decades. It has become a significant day that everybody wants to honour them, appreciate them and continue to encourage them.
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (second left) releasing pigeons to commemorate the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, with him: Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat (second right); Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin (left); Oba of Lagos represented by Opeluwa Onido of Lagos, High Chief Lateef Ajose (right) during the Wreath Laying ceremony, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, on Monday, 15 January 2024.
“It is a day to remember them; their families and the loved ones they left behind. We will continue to pray for the repose of the fallen heroes. We commit their families to God’s hands. The country will continue to appreciate the gallant works of our serving officers even while they are alive or when they pass on.”
During the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu released the white pigeons.
The Governor, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Commanding Officers, among others, also laid the wreath at The Remembrance Arcade to celebrate the fallen heroes.
A minute silence, gun salute and prayers were also observed in honour of fallen heroes.
