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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has used the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day to task Nigerians to look beyond many shortcomings of the Nation and embrace unity and the ideals the compatriots lived and died for.
Governor Otti made the call on Thursday during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cenotaph, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia.
According to him, Nigerians cannot build a great nation except by making deliberate effort to inspire the change that the citizenry seeks along different front lines of the National existence.
Governor Otti said the Nigerian Armed Forces best represents the practical ideals of the Nigeria’s dream, describing the armed forces as, one institution that has not only played a major role in keeping Nigeria together, but has evolved from the learning of its early days into a stable force, “driving the preservation of our democratic structures in addition to its foundational responsibility of protecting the territorial integrity of our nation”
Governor Otti said the ceremony presents to government the privilege to honour the memories of family members, friends, and colleagues who have made the ultimate sacrifice and then celebrate those whose courage and sacrifices keep the fabrics of the sovereignty of Nigeria undivided.
The State Chief Executive lauded the leadership of the different security agencies in the State, for their unyielding resolve to the safety of lives and property in the urban and rural centres of the State and assured that his government would continue to provide necessary support they would require as they discharge their duties.
He attributed the successes recorded in the security sector in the State to the exceptional courage the security men bring in the discharge of their duties.
Governor Otti also paid tributes to all fallen heroes and members of the armed forces who are still in active duty, just as he paid particular respect to some soldiers and and police men who lost their lives while in active duty in Abua State last year.
He appreciated their faithful devotion, and assured that his government would continue to take care of their families including sustaining the scholarship offered to their children up to tertiary education level.
The event featured laying of wreaths on the tomb of an unknown soldier and release of pigeons signifying peace by the Governor and selected officials as well as the release of gun salutes.
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