‘Your sacrifices not lost’ — Peter Mbah commends army for maintaining peace in Enugu

Peter Mbah, the governor of Enugu, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their untiring sacrifice in maintaining “relative peace” in the state.

Speaking during the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Monday, the governor lauded the Nigerian armed forces for their sacrifices in protecting the nation’s integrity and humanity.

Mbah also commended the soldiers for their “cordial relationship” with the residents of the state, adding that his administration would continue to support the activities of the armed forces. 

“As we are all aware, the Remembrance Day celebration is an annual event to honour the memory of the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, who have paid the supreme sacrifice to ensure that we and countless others across the globe can continue to live in freedom,” he said.

“These selfless men and women whom we remember, and honour today gave their lives in operations ranging from the Nigerian Civil War and the numerous internal security operations across the country today to various peacekeeping operations in places as far as Chad, Somalia, Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone and many others.

“The sacrifices of these our dear departed defenders are most certainly not lost on us, and our only responsibility as the beneficiaries of their great labour of love can only be to ensure that their high price is ultimately not paid in vain.

“Consequently, we must constantly rededicate ourselves to maintaining peace and security across our great nation, not only by eschewing all expressions of hate or acts of violence and insecurity but also by supporting our brothers and sisters in the security agencies.

“I join you all in praying for the repose of the souls of members of the Armed Forces that made the supreme sacrifice in service of the country and humanity. May their gentle souls rest in perfect and eternal peace. Amen.”

“The current environment of relative peace and tranquillity we are enjoying in Enugu State is due in no small measure to your efforts, which are most appreciated and will never be taken for granted.

“I also commend the security agencies’ officers, men, and women for the cordial relationships they have maintained with their various host communities across the state.”