President Bola Tinubu has underscored the urgent need for peace in Nigeria and the world, calling on all citizens to embrace peaceful co-existence. In a statement released on his X account to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the President expressed gratitude to military men and women for their continuous sacrifices in ensuring peace both within the country and globally.

“The Armed Forces Remembrance Day allows us to express our gratitude and pay tribute to our ex-servicemen and women who selflessly sacrificed their lives to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and other nations,” President Tinubu said.

While honoring the military’s sacrifices, the President highlighted the importance of peaceful coexistence. He urged Nigerians to avoid violence and divisiveness, emphasizing that a prosperous future can only be built through peace and unity.

“Our nation is in dire need of peace, and so is the World. As we mark this solemn event today, remember that people laid down their lives, and many still do so to guarantee our peaceful co-existence,” he added.

Tinubu concluded by calling on all citizens to become “ambassadors of peace,” stressing that unity and peace are essential for the country’s growth and stability. He expressed hope for a future where peace and harmony prevail across Nigeria.

“Let us eschew violence and divisive tendencies for a peaceful and prosperous nation. Let us all become ambassadors of peace. We can build a future of hope and optimism together, where peace and unity reign supreme,” President Tinubu wrote