President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message to Nigerians as the nation marks Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

In a statement posted on his official X handle, President Tinubu expressed his gratitude and paid tribute to ex-servicemen and women who have selflessly sacrificed their lives to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and other nations.

According to President Tinubu, the Armed Forces Remembrance Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men and women and the importance of promoting peace and unity in the country. “Our nation is in dire need of peace, and so is the world,” he said.

President Tinubu emphasized that as Nigerians mark this solemn event, they should remember that many people have laid down their lives to guarantee peaceful co-existence.

He, therefore, urged Nigerians to become ambassadors of peace, working together to build a future of hope and optimism where peace and unity reign supreme.

This is not the first time President Tinubu has shown his commitment to honouring the nation’s fallen heroes. Last year, he performed the wreath-laying ceremony with other dignitaries to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day event in Abuja.

The president is currently in the United Arab Emirates for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.