President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday presided over emblem appeal launch for 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

Speaking at the launch, Tinubu commended troops of the Nigerian armed forces for security “this great nation.”

He said: “Our foremost objective is to provide a conducive environment free from threats and criminality to enable all who reside within our borders to thrive and live in peace.

“For this reason, we owe a debt of gratitude to our gallant troops who have risen to the challenge of securing this great nation.”

He stated that the armed forces remembrance day embalmed remains a symbol of remembrance and a beacon of hope for a peaceful future.

“It is also our humble way of appreciating the veterans and the families of their fallen colleagues,” Tinubu said.

“I wish to call on all Nigerians and non-Nigerians residing in the country irrespective of their political affiliation or religious beliefs to adorn the emblem with pride and identify with those who laid down their lives for the peace and security of our dear nation,” the president added.