Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has paid tribute to fallen soldiers and serving personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, commending their bravery, sacrifice and dedication to national unity and security.
In a message shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Atiku said he and his family joined millions of Nigerians in honouring military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
“Today, my family and I join millions of Nigerians in solemn remembrance and deep gratitude to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces,” he wrote.
The former Vice President also saluted troops who made what he described as the supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation, while praising officers currently serving across the country for their courage and discipline.
“We honour those who paid the supreme sacrifice in defence of our nation, and we salute those who continue to serve with courage, discipline and an unwavering commitment to the safety and unity of our country,” Atiku stated.
He noted that the resilience and selflessness of members of the Armed Forces remained a constant reminder that Nigeria’s freedoms were secured through their patriotism and devotion. Atiku also expressed appreciation to retired military personnel for their years of service and sacrifices.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 15 to honour Nigerian soldiers who died during the two World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, and various peacekeeping and internal security operations.
The day is marked nationwide with wreath-laying ceremonies, military parades and the sounding of the Last Post, while also serving as an opportunity to recognise serving officers and veterans for their contributions to national defence and peacekeeping efforts at home and abroad.
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