AFRDC 2025 PREPARATIONS: KANA Inaugurates National Planning Committee
Oru Leonard
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar kana mni has inaugurated the National Planning Committee (NPC) to commence preparation towards marking the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations (AFRDC).
Dr Kana while inaugurating the committee said that the Federal Government remains grateful to this category of Nigerians who laid their lives to guarantee the corporate existence of this country.
He therefore charged members to come up with laudable initiatives that will surpass the patriotism displayed by our fallen heroes.
The Permanent Secretary who represented the Honourable minister said they have given their lives for the peace and security of our dear nation and are therefore worthy of being celebrated as a mark of appreciation
Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations is an annual event marked on the 15th of January to commemorate the nation’s departed compatriots as well as to honour our living veterans.
In addition “the Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity for us to acknowledge not only the Armed Forces but also all security agencies who contribute to the safety and sovereignty of our nation. We must ensure that this event honours their work and inspires future generations to continue this noble service”, Dr Kana concluded.
The highlights of the events will include a ministerial briefing, the Nigerian Legion Humanitarian Day, the Emblem Appeal Launch by the President, Juma’at Prayer, an Interdenominational church service and the wreath laying ceremony which will take place on 15th January 2025.
The Committee is drawn from various Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Henshaw Ogubike mnipr
Director Information and Public relations.
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Title: “Preparations Underway for 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations”
The Ministry of Defence has officially commenced preparations for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations (AFRDC). Permanent Secretary Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana inaugurated the National Planning Committee (NPC) on Friday, September 13, 2024, to oversee the preparations.
Dr. Kana emphasized the significance of honoring the nation’s fallen heroes, who laid down their lives for the country’s corporate existence. He charged the committee to come up with initiatives that surpass the patriotism displayed by these heroes.
The AFRDC, marked annually on January 15, commemorates the nation’s departed compatriots and honors living veterans. Dr. Kana highlighted the importance of acknowledging not only the Armed Forces but also all security agencies contributing to the nation’s safety and sovereignty.
The planned events include a ministerial briefing, Nigerian Legion Humanitarian Day, Emblem Appeal Launch by the President, Juma’at Prayer, interdenominational church service, and the wreath-laying ceremony on January 15, 2025.
The NPC comprises representatives from various government ministries, departments, and agencies. Director of Information and Public Relations Henshaw Ogubike announced the preparations, ensuring a fitting tribute to the nation’s heroes.
