The Chief of Defence Staff CDS, General Olufemi Oluyede has call on all personnel of the Armed Forces to remain united, vigilant and steadfast in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.
In an Easter message to personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the CDS said : “Easter equally reminds us of the power of unity, faith and renewed hope.”
He reminded the personnel
of Armed Forces that their “collective resolve, professionalism and cooperation with other security agencies and communities remain vital to overcoming the security challenges confronting our nation.”
The message runs as follows: “It is with great pleasure that I extend warm Easter greetings to our Christian faithful and all members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria as we commemorate the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
“Easter is a sacred season that symbolizes sacrifice, courage, hope and the triumph of good over evil. Values that resonate deeply with the calling and responsibilities of the military profession.
“The ultimate sacrifice demonstrated through the death and resurrection of Christ reminds us that true leadership and service are founded on selflessness, courage and unwavering commitment to a greater cause.
“These virtues are reflected daily in the gallant efforts of our officers and men who continue to make immense sacrifices in defence of our nation’s sovereignty and the safety of our citizens.
“As we celebrate this solemn occasion, we pay profound tribute to our fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
“Their bravery and patriotism remain etched in the history of our nation and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
“We also honour the wounded warriors and all personnel currently deployed across various theatres of operations whose resilience and dedication continue to inspire the nation.
“Easter equally reminds us of the power of unity, faith and renewed hope. I therefore call on all personnel of the Armed Forces to remain united, vigilant and steadfast in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.
“Our collective resolve, professionalism and cooperation with other security agencies and communities remain vital to overcoming the security challenges confronting our nation.
“To the families of our personnel, particularly those whose loved ones are deployed during this festive period, I express my sincere appreciation for your patience, sacrifice and unwavering support. Your encouragement strengthens the morale of our troops and contributes immensely to the success of our operations.
“On a joyous note, therefore, as we celebrate Easter, let us renew our commitment to the ideals of service, discipline, unity and vigilance.
“I also call on all Nigerians to wholeheartedly embrace and take ownership of the fight against terrorists in line with whole of society approach that will lead us to success. Together, with courage and faith, we shall continue to defend our nation and uphold the peace, security and stability of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“May the divine grace of our Lord Jesus and the sweet fellowship of the holy spirit be with all of us now and always. I wish all personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, their families and indeed all Nigerians a peaceful and blessed Easter celebration.
“Happy Easter and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!”