AFCRD 2026: Abbas Salutes Nigeria’s Armed Forces, Pledges Reps’ Support

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has saluted Nigeria’s Armed Forces for their courage, service, patriotism and discipline as they secure the country against internal and external aggression.

Abbas particularly hailed members of the Armed Forces who have paid the supreme price while on duty call, describing them as national heroes whose labour should never be in vain.

The speaker stated this in his message to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD), issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, on Thursday.

He paid glowing tribute to the fallen heroes and the resilience of men and women in service, who have committed their lives to protecting citizens and non-citizens within the Nigerian territory.

While commending the Armed Forces for being critical stakeholders in the maintenance of Nigeria’s democracy, Abbas said their service has contributed to the socio-economic and political stability the country has enjoyed since 1999.

The speaker restated the commitment of the House to empowering the security and intelligence agencies towards ensuring the safety of life and property, which is the primary duty of the government.

He also expressed his confidence in the administration of President Bola Tinubu to address the security challenges facing the country, especially with the significant adjustments in the country’s security architecture.