President Bola Tinubu has burdened the dedication of his administration to profitable the conflict towards insecurity within the nation.
The President gave this dedication, on Monday, on the Regimental Dinner Evening in honour of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja.
Represented by the Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, President Tinubu reiterated his readiness to equip the navy with the required sources to stamp out all method of safety challenges within the nation.
He recommended the resilience and professionalism of navy troops within the battle towards insurgency, noting that those that paid the supreme worth to maintain the nation protected would by no means be forgotten.
He mentioned: “This gathering emphasises not solely our shared dedication to the safety and unity of our nice nation but in addition numerous sacrifices made by our women and men who’ve served as effectively.
“The dedication, and professionalism exhibited by our service women and men must be a supply of satisfaction and inspiration to all Nigerians. So, tonight as we have a good time, allow us to additionally look into the long run.”
An announcement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Levinus Nwabughiogu additional quoted President Tinubu as saying, “The challenges we face not solely demand braveness and power however innovation and flexibility, however we should proceed to put money into the capabilities of our navy, equipping them with the sources and assist essential to successfully tackle the evolving safety challenges that every day confront us.
“The highway forward is not going to at all times be straightforward however collectively we are able to overcome any problem. Let me guarantee you that we’ll proceed to prioritise the welfare and well-being of our armed forces personnel.”
We’ll be sure that they’ve the required sources and assist to hold out their duties successfully.”
President Tinubu additionally praised distinguished officers who obtained awards of honour from the Chief of Defence Employees, Gen Christopher Musa.
Celebrating this yr’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Kano State Authorities has donated N10m to fallen heroes of the state.
The Kano Governor, Kabir Yusuf personally donated N2m to assist that of the State Authorities.
On the occasion held at Coronation Corridor, Authorities Home Kano, on Monday, the governor, represented by the Director-Basic, Particular Companies, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (retd.) appreciated the sacrifice of the fallen heroes.
He additionally praised troops at the moment engaged in inside safety operations, significantly the battle towards insurgency, terrorism and armed banditry in some elements of the nation.
The governor reassured individuals of the state authorities’s readiness to proceed to prioritise the safety of the lives and property of the individuals of the state.
The Director-Basic, Particular Companies, AVM Umaru (retd.) made a private donation of N300,000.
Throughout the enchantment, the Nigerian Military, Air Power, and Navy donated N500,000 every, together with N250,000 from the Nigeria Police Power and Division of State Service.
Different contributions of N100,000 had been from NSCDC, Nigeria Immigration Service, and Commandant of the State Taskforce on Telephone Snatching and Drug Abuse, Brig Gen. Gambo Ahmad Mai Adu’a (rtd).
On its half, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, recommended the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of the late Andrew Omotor, a firefighter who misplaced his life within the line of responsibility.
The governor was quoted in an announcement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, as assuring the household of the wanted assist to sail by way of their tough interval.
In the meantime, a former Chief of Defence Employees, Gen. Fortunate Irabor (retd), has referred to as for focused assist initiatives for wounded and disabled navy veterans to boost morale amongst active-duty personnel.
He additionally advocated tax and appreciation rebates on native flights and public transportation for veterans within the nation.
Irabor made this name throughout the 2025 Armed Forces Celebration, Remembrance Day Lecture and Artwork Exhibition in Abuja on Tuesday.
He mentioned, “All active-duty and veterans must be given affordable rebates on all native flights and actions in public transportation methods. Makes an attempt on this programme previously haven’t been effectively coordinated. They’ve been disparate in execution. It could be essential to vogue out a extra enduring programme to attain the programme.
“Particularly, the continued discourse across the latest Tax Reform Invoice ought to have provisions institutionalising tax rebates for veterans. “
Whereas calling for improved assist for wounded servicemen, Irabor acknowledged that their plight left a heartbreaking story within the minds of everybody together with these nonetheless in service.
“This might not directly demoralise serving personnel. It may even make veterans go into despair for potential regrets of patriotic providers rendered to the nation.
“To redress this, it’s advised that particular assist could possibly be organised for higher care of wounded and disabled active-duty and retired navy personnel.
“I’m conscious of the continued building of the Put up-Traumatic Stress Dysfunction facility and the Invictus Video games challenge.
“It is vitally important that these initiatives are accomplished, absolutely furnished,
well-equipped and correctly manned, sustained and well-publicized for the good thing about the Armed Forces.
“The initiatives can even enhance the notion of the Federal Authorities and the nation generally, as a grateful individuals for patriotic providers rendered,” he added.
Irabor additionally referred to as for a complete healthcare programme for veterans, including that the standard of lifetime of veterans had continued to depreciate every day when juxtaposed with the inflationary tendencies.
In line with him, even with immediate cost of financial entitlements, the worth pales when healthcare-related points are tied to the disposable revenue of the veteran.
He mentioned that the present Defence Healthcare Insurance coverage coverage for personnel was not complete with many illnesses and medical circumstances not coated within the coverage.
He proposed establishing a special-purpose car to supply complete healthcare for veterans, significantly as inflation erodes their disposable incomes.
He additionally referred to as for the institution of an reasonably priced housing scheme and foundations for veterans with particular wants.
He mentioned, “The housing wants for personnel after service are enormous and daunting. Though the varied providers have developed programmes to help personnel, the end result has not relieved the monetary burden on the boys.
“The price implications of the providers may have been a significant problem within the execution of the welfare programme.
“To redress this concern, a coordinated particular programme by the Federal Authorities to subsidize the price of proudly owning reasonably priced homes by personnel must be instituted.
“I advised a 10-year counterpart funding plan for all personnel to personal a home rather than their selection could possibly be a place to begin. The latest effort of the Nigerian Military management to deal with the housing wants of serving personnel by way of the Inexpensive House Possession Possibility for All Troopers Scheme must also be sustained.
“The Federal Authorities may set up foundations and encourage the personal sector, philanthropists and different public-spirited people to donate to the reason for veterans with particular wants. The Basis could possibly be managed and monitored by a Board with illustration of veterans.”
Chief of Defence Employees, Gen. Christopher Musa, pledged to judiciously handle funds allotted to the navy.
He additionally promised to work in direction of restoring peace throughout Nigeria with the budgetary allocation.
Musa mentioned, “We’ll judicially utilise the cash allotted to us. We should put within the work to make sure Nigeria is peaceable.”