Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged those beating the drums of war in the country to desist from such and tread the path of peace and goodwill for the good of all Nigerians.
Sanwo-Olu gave the advice on Friday at the Special Jumat Service organised to commemorate the Year 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at the Lagos State Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa-Ikeja.
Sanwo-Olu, who spoke through his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, charged Nigerians to do everything humanly possible to prevent the outbreak of war in the country as the nation can only thrive in the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity.
While admonishing the citizens to be positive in their mindset, the Governor emphasised that the fall of the Nation will affect everyone, saying “We all will suffer for it. Also, the call for war undermines the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought to keep the country together”.
He implored Nigerians to stop criticising the Armed Forces as they are making a lot of sacrifices for the unity of the country, adding that they should focus on contributing their quota towards the progress and development of Nigeria by using their individual talents.
Sanwo-Olu prayed that the Almighty Allah should continue to protect and preserve the lives of all members of the Armed Forces as well as have mercy on the soul of the departed.
“We celebrate those who have fallen and those that have vouched to protect the country with their lives. We appreciate the efforts of our soldiers and we pray that Almighty Allah protects you and have mercy on the souls of the departed”, he said.
In his goodwill message, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said the true essence of the celebration was to recognise and appreciate the immense contribution of the Armed Forces to the peace and unity of the country.
He added that Nigerians should always remember that the event is not just praying for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes but also a call to support the children and widows they left behind, stressing that Nigerians appreciate all they have done and their sacrifices for a peaceful and united nation will not be forgotten.
