Speaking on behalf of the President, Osinbajo called on Nigerians to build on things that unite rather than divide the country in spite of diverse cultures and religions.
"Let us renew our determination to build a strong and united nation where freedom, justice, peace and prosperity are easily within reach; a nation where we emphasise those things that bind us rather than those things that divide us.
"We are a country of diverse cultures and even religions but let us tap more into that diversity for strength rather than for strife.According to him, the country celebrated the families of the fallen heroes, their wives and children as well as their other family members.
"No one has suffered as much loss as you have and no one can truly understand your pain but today our nation commends you. Your great loss is the gain of millions of Nigerians and generations yet unborn. We applaud you and the heroic men and women of our armed forces and we thank God for the worthy lives they lived.” The President further applauded those who made contributions in various ways to support the military.
"On a day like this, we not only commend the gallantry of the armed forces; we remember in particular all those among them that have paid the supreme price. "They belong to the distinguished company of those we refer to in our national anthem with the words, "the labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain.” "Today, we honour their service and their memories. Their remarkable efforts in particular at this time in combating insurgency in the north-east is greatly appreciated by the Nigerian people.
"Boko Haram and insurgency in the north- east has now been degraded militarily; the insurgents no longer hold territory and can no longer launch military style attacks as they had done in the past."He expressed gratitude of the nation to the military, adding we are confident and we pray that with God on our side, the armed forces of Nigeria will complete the work that they have started.
"They will also in due course continue to render the kind of service that they have rendered to our great nation and even better in the years to come.
"Our armed forces and military have been assisting and will continue to help our communities in the affected areas to recover and resume their normal lives especially in securing their communities, clearing land mines and keeping terrorists out."
The President acknowledged the support of Nigeria’s foreign partners in the fight against terrorism adding that their contributions and encouragement had been worthwhile. He said the administration was confident that they would maintain the backing and even step up such support where needed as the nation advanced into the final stage of combating the insurgency.
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For obvious reasons, I just luv this brief & summarized man like me called the VP.He's so smart,stout & have a good demeanour
That's their official business they should attend to it already. Nice speech though.
@Lindaikeji No. I FAN
Nice one...... Let's go Linda
Soldiers dey try, rip to the dead
#LibGotMeUpAllNight
they should also remember the families of those heroes who list their lives fighting for the country
My birthday mate
... Merited happiness
He try
Well done Able VP. Linda take note!
Cool
#iT wiLL oNLy gET beTTer
#iT mUsT eNd iN praisE
We hear Una,we really need change
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Linda look alike.
Good
Good for him.
-D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds
Okay o noted
Observed, great VP, am in love with Linda Ikeji for real and would wish to meet her in person as my 2016 resolution.
Nwokea disi ka oke ofia.
Seen!
Amiable VP!
More blessing upon your leadership. #IRepLIB
All time heros
Tosisochukwu! Marry me
!brightosman aka fake phyno .#gerarahere
I was about asking if Proff. Travelled...He's been scarce..
Nice.
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Reporting from Delsu.
Nice one
Politician Pastor...but I like him tho
Osibanjo on local parade with reading and speaking labour. Buhari on international parade with photo ups and flashing lights. #defreezingmycigar
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Great one.. Very Nice..
GOOD GESTURE SIR. MORE POWER
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