Speaker Abbas restated the commitment of the House of Representatives to strengthening security and intelligence agencies, stressing that ensuring the safety of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government.
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has saluted the Nigerian Armed Forces for their “courage, service, patriotism and discipline” in securing the country against internal and external aggression.
In a statement issued on Thursdays to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Speaker Abbas paid special tribute to officers and men who lost their lives in the line of duty, describing them as national heroes whose sacrifices must not be forgotten.
He particularly hailed members of the Armed Forces who paid the supreme price while on active service, saying they are “national heroes whose labour should never be in vain.”
The Speaker noted that the annual remembrance provides an opportunity to honour fallen heroes and acknowledge the resilience of serving personnel who have committed their lives to protecting both citizens and non-citizens within Nigeria’s territory.
According to him, the Armed Forces have remained critical stakeholders in sustaining Nigeria’s democracy, adding that their service has contributed significantly to the socio-economic and political stability the country has enjoyed since the return to civil rule in 1999.
Speaker Abbas restated the commitment of the House of Representatives to strengthening security and intelligence agencies, stressing that ensuring the safety of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government.
He also expressed confidence in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the nation’s security challenges, citing “significant adjustments in the country’s security architecture.”