{"id":36946,"date":"2020-10-28T15:15:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T15:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=36946"},"modified":"2020-10-28T15:15:31","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T15:15:31","slug":"avoid-divisive-actions-nigerias-unity-won-at-great-cost-buhari-urges-nigerians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=36946","title":{"rendered":"Avoid divisive actions, Nigeria\u2019s unity won at great cost, Buhari urges Nigerians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja appealed to Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardise the unity of the country which was \u201cwon at great cost\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, said he made the appeal during the launch of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) Emblem and Appeal Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Buhari said \u201cthis year\u2019s occasion reminds Nigerians of the need to guard jealously the unity of the nation which was won at great cost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President, who stressed that \u2018\u201dNigeria\u2019s strength lies in her diversity\u201d, honoured the memory of the nation\u2019s fallen heroes and veterans, recounting their sacrifices during the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War and Peace Support Operations around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Buhari also paid tribute to men and women currently engaged in internal security operations, particularly the ongoing fight against insurgency, terrorism and armed banditry in some parts of the country, praising them for remaining steadfast in the difficult task of restoring peace and security despite the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dWe honour the memory of our gallant officers and men who have paid the supreme sacrifice in order to keep the country united as one entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dThe nation remains grateful for the efforts and sacrifice of the Armed Forces especially in the fight against insurgency and other internal security challenges confronting Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dThe Armed Forces Remembrance Day or Veterans Day as it is known in some parts of the world is an important event observed in commemoration of the end of the Second World War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dIn Commonwealth member countries, the Remembrance Day is observed on 11th November yearly. However, for us the date was changed to 15th January annually to accommodate the commemoration of the end of the Nigerian Civil War,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On security operations in the North West and North Central zones in the country, President Buhari<\/a> expressed delight at the return of normalcy in some of the areas that previously witnessed security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said, \u201cOur dear nation has witnessed numerous security challenges since independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese security threats have undermined Nigeria in the areas of trade, investment and economy, education, health as well as agriculture and frequently denied Nigerians the freedom of movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am however pleased to state that a lot has been achieved in the Internal Security operations in the North West and North Central zones where in addition to Operations LAFIYA DOLE, HADARIN DAJI, HARBIN KUNAMA, WHIRL STROKE, other operations such as ACCORD, SAHEL SANITY and KATSINA were successfully launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis has led to the return of normalcy in some of the affected areas. However, all hands must be on deck to check attacks on soft targets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President, who restated that his administration would continue to forge useful alliances with neighbours and friends in the international community for the total defeat of the security threats affecting the sub-region, promised to ensure timely provision of adequate resources and necessary logistics support for the Armed Forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Buhari further pledged that under his watch the Nigeria Armed Forces would operate with the best modern warfare equipment, with welfare issues receiving utmost attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dWe are quite aware that it is our responsibility to provide a conducive environment that is devoid of security threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dI want to reassure Nigerians that security being one of the pillars of this administration will continue to be at the forefront until peace and security are restored in the country,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President also used the occasion to reassure Nigerians of his administration\u2019s commitment to creating an environment in which all citizens and foreigners are guaranteed freedom and returns on investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He, therefore, urged business enterprises to render discounts and rebates to men and women in uniform as a symbol of appreciation for their sacrifices, saying \u201cthis kind gesture will make life easier for them and deepen their patriotism\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On support for families of members of the Armed Forces<\/a> who died in active service, President Buhari acknowledged that the unfortunate cost of the fight against insurgency and other internal security challenges was the unavoidable loss of lives of some gallant compatriots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dThe reality is that the spouses and defendants of these bread-winners in most cases experience trauma and deprivation. However, we can be of support to them to lighten their burdens especially in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI therefore call on all to spare a thought for them and take positive steps to come to their aid,\u201d he said, commending charity organisations engaged in the noble cause of bringing succour to the families of fallen heroes and veterans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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