Professor Yemi Osinbajo.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo believes that in spite of
the religious, ethnic and political differences in the country,
Nigeria is better off together.
Osinbajo noted this on Sunday at the Interdenominational Church
Service for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration,
which held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.
The former Commissioner for Justice and the Attorney General of
Lagos State was represented at the event by the Secretary to the
Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha.
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According to Osinbajo, Nigerians “must at every opportunity
insist that every great multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation
has, through thick and thin, fought to realize the great dividends
of diversity and pluralism.”
As a mark of honour, Osinbajo was quoted by his media aide,
Laolu Akande as urging Nigerians to, as a mark of respect, honour
the sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces and show
more commitment to the unity of the nation and the task of building
a better society.
He, however, admitted that “the struggle to ensure a more
perfect federation is a lifelong enterprise to which each
generation must resolutely commit.”
“It is to the memories of these heroes and heroines that we
pledge in the words of our National anthem: that “the labours of
our heroes past shall never be in vain,” Osinbajo added.
“That promise that their blood, spilled on the field of battle,
will not be wasted, is the burden that we, the living, bear. And it
is an onerous one indeed.”
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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
NIGERIA IS STRONGER TOGETHER OSINBAJO SAYS AT ARMED FORCES
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
*VP pays tribute to Nigeria’s military heroes and
heroines
Despite differences in religion, ethnicity, political
affiliations, or other diversities, Nigerians of all generations
and from all walks of life must endeavour to commit to ensuring
Nigeria’s unity, because the nation is stronger together than
apart, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
The Vice President spoke today at the Interdenominational
Church Service for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day
Celebration, which held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on
Sunday.
According to Prof. Osinbajo, who was represented at the
Church Service by the Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, Nigerians “must at every opportunity
insist that every great multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation
has, through thick and thin, fought to realize the great dividends
of diversity and pluralism.”
He reiterated the need for Nigerians to, as a mark of honour
for the sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces show
more commitment to the unity of the nation and the task of building
a better society.
The VP said, “the struggle to ensure a more perfect
federation is a lifelong enterprise to which each generation must
resolutely commit.”
While paying tribute to the departed men and women of the
nation’s Armed Forces, he observed that their sacrifices embody
ultimate patriotism as they laid down their lives in the line of
duty.
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According to him, “drawn from all across the country, these
brave men and women of the Armed Forces have made our nation proud
and their lives show us what it means to be patriots. Each one of
them reminds us of the timeless words of our national pledge: “to
be faithful, loyal and honest, to serve Nigeria with all our
strength, to defend her unity and uphold her honour and
glory.”
He noted that the departed heroes and heroines of the Armed
Forces “fought to preserve the freedom of the nations of the world
from totalitarianism in the First and Second World Wars; to keep
our Nation and its people as one in the Civil War.”
Continuing, the VP praised the members of the Armed Forces
adding that they “laid down their lives in peacekeeping operations
on the continent and elsewhere, paid the ultimate price in the
fight against the mindless terrorism in the North East, and in
defending this land from other threats to security.
“It is to the memories of these heroes and heroines that we
pledge in the words of our National anthem: that “the labours of
our heroes past shall never be in vain.
“That promise that their blood, spilled on the field of
battle, will not be wasted, is the burden that we, the living,
bear. And it is an onerous one indeed.”
In his tribute to the departed members of the Armed Forces,
the VP recalled the heroism of the late Ms. Tolulope Arotile, who
made history in October 2019, when she was winged as Nigeria’s
first female combat helicopter pilot in the 55 years of existence
of the Nigerian Air Force.
He said, “although her young life was cut short in very
unfortunate circumstances, Tolulope lived her dream to join the
Nigerian military and along with colleagues from all parts of this
nation, to defend the territorial integrity, peace and security of
this nation.
Prof. Osinbajo noted the nation will always be grateful and
proud of the continuing commitment of our young men and women to
serving in the Armed Forces.
He said “this occasion is also one where we celebrate,
honour and pray for the families, relations and loved ones of our
fallen heroes, those who daily bear the pain and deprivation of
their absence. On behalf of Mr. President and the Federal
Government, we once again extend our sincere condolences to you. We
pray that the Lord will comfort you and uphold you daily.”
Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media &
Publicity
Office of the Vice President
10th January 2021
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