The House of Representatives has felicitated with men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces on the occasion of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Igbere TV reports that January 15 is set aside annually to honour members of the military who fought and are still fighting in various theatres of conflict within Nigeria and across the world.
The day also celebrates the living among the Armed Forces who have suffered some form of deprivation, owing to their experience while on the battlefront.
It also marks the surrender of Biafra troops to the Federal troops which signalled the end of the Nigerian civil war that lasted from 1967 to 1970.
In a statement sent to Igbere TV signed by Hon. Benjamin Kalu, House spokesman, he said the green chamber will continue to ensure a better welfare for veterans and families of fallen heroes.
The statement reads,
“On this 2020 Armed Force Remembrance Day, the 9th House of Representatives celebrates our men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Every moment of peace, every giant stride in our democracy and every liberty we enjoy as Nigerians each day is indubitably a result of your bravery and valiant sacrifice in service of the fatherland.
“The 9th House of Representatives will continue to utilize all constitutional powers to ensure a better welfare for veterans and for the families of our fallen heroes.
“We thank you for your selfless service and are reminded today, as every other day, to execute our responsibilities with such diligence that your labour shall not be in vain.
“You are warriors, you are defenders, you are heroes and you are legends in our time and generations to come.”
