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The Cross River State government and the Nigerian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to honouring the sacrifices made by gallant men and women who paid the ultimate price defending the country.
The annual Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day event, held at the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Calabar, brought together top government officials, senior military officers, and families of fallen heroes to pay tribute to their bravery and selflessness.
Speaking at the event, the Commander of the 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Patrick Alimikhena, clarified that the occasion is officially known as Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, not Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration as often misrepresented.
He emphasised that the day is set aside to honour the courage, sacrifice and selfless service of the fallen heroes, while also recognising the officers and men still serving the nation under difficult and dangerous conditions.
“The sacrifices of fallen service personnel are deeply etched not only in the nation’s history, but also in the hearts of their families, the communities they protected, and the soul of the nation,” he said.
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Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, whose message was delivered by Hon. Elvert Ayambem, Speaker of the State Assembly, urged Nigerians, particularly members of the Armed Forces, not to lose faith in the country.
He described Nigeria as the only nation citizens can truly call their own, expressing confidence that despite current security challenges, the Armed Forces would once again overcome and emerge victorious.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strong collaboration with the Armed Forces and other security agencies in Cross River State, assuring that such partnership would not diminish but would rather improve in 2026.
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar, expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to honour the nation’s fallen heroes, noting that their sacrifices remain the foundation upon which Nigeria stands.
The event ended with prayers for peace, unity and victory over insecurity, alongside a renewed call for faith in God, the Armed Forces and the leadership of the nation.
