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Atiku Abubakar Honours Fallen Soldiers on Armed Forces Day
Atiku Abubakar honours fallen and serving Nigerian soldiers, praising their courage, sacrifice and commitment on Armed Forces Remembrance Day
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has paid tribute to fallen soldiers and serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, praising their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to the nation’s unity and security.
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In a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, marking Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Atiku said he and his family joined millions of Nigerians in solemn remembrance of military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
“Today, my family and I join millions of Nigerians in solemn remembrance and deep gratitude to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces,” he wrote.
He also honoured troops who made what he described as the supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation, while commending those currently serving across Nigeria.
“We honour those who paid the supreme sacrifice in defence of our nation, and we salute those who continue to serve with courage, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and unity of our country,” Atiku added.
The former Vice President noted that the selflessness and resilience of members of the Armed Forces remain a constant reminder that Nigeria’s freedoms were secured through their patriotism and devotion.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 15 to honour personnel who died in the two World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, and various peacekeeping and internal security operations.
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The day is marked nationwide with wreath-laying ceremonies, military parades, and the sounding of the Last Post.
In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the economic burdens of retired public servants, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has officially approved increased monthly pension payments for all former workers from both state and local government offices. The approval follows an extensive financial review of retirees’ living conditions, with particular attention to those in lower-income brackets who have been disproportionately affected by the prevailing cost-of-living crisis.
The decision was precipitated by the findings and recommendations of a special committee empaneled to evaluate the welfare situation of pensioners across the state. The committee’s report highlighted acute financial distress among aging retirees and called for immediate remedial action. In response, the state government has authorized a substantive upward adjustment in monthly pension stipends.
This increment aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s Minimum Wage Act of 2024, which explicitly recommended an additional monthly sum of at least N32,000 for pensioners. Governor Lawal has opted for full implementation of this advisory for all retired state and local government employees a policy intervention expected to benefit thousands of households across Zamfara. The state government has subsequently issued binding directives to all relevant agencies to ensure the expeditious and seamless disbursement of the enhanced payments without procedural delays.
Speaking on the development, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, characterized the policy as a tangible demonstration of Governor Lawal’s unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for both active and former government workers. According to the Commissioner, the administration operates on the principle that dignified retirement includes access to basic necessities and financial comfort. Beneficiaries across all local government areas have been assured of prompt payment once implementation commences.
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