Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu honours fallen soldiers at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration, highlighting their courage, discipline, and sacrifice
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday honoured deceased members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, praising their courage, discipline, and sacrifice.
Also read: South-East Leaders Endorse Tinubu for 2027 Amid Criticism
The governor spoke at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Thanksgiving Service at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Lagos, urging Nigerians to reflect on the unseen cost of peace and the importance of national unity.
“Today, we gather in the presence of God with hearts full of gratitude, humility and remembrance,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“This service is both a thanksgiving and a sacred pause — a moment to honour courage, to remember sacrifice, and to acknowledge the unseen cost of peace.”
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the governor noted that the freedom citizens enjoy daily is sustained by men and women constantly on guard.
“Every day, we wake up to normal routines, travel freely, worship openly and live without fear. Someone, somewhere, is standing guard. Someone is watching the night so others can sleep,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu thanked God for preserving the nation and commended soldiers, sailors, airmen, and officers for operating under difficult and dangerous conditions.
“Their duty goes beyond profession; it is a calling rooted in discipline, courage and service,” he added.
The governor also remembered fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. Addressing their families, he acknowledged their enduring pain and resilience.
Also read: South-East Leaders Endorse Tinubu for 2027 Amid Criticism
“Your sacrifice is equally profound. You carried the weight of absence, uncertainty and loss with dignity. The nation owes you more than words; it owes you honour, care and enduring support. We stand with you, and we commit never to forget,” Sanwo-Olu said.
