Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the welfare of both serving and retired military personnel.
He said this was in view of the sacrifices they render to sustaining peace and security of the country.
Saraki, according to a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, made the call after laying a wreath at the National Arcade to commemorate the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Saraki said it was time to do more for members of the armed forces, serving and those who have retired, while not neglecting families of fallen heroes.
On his part, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, saluted the courage and sacrifice of men of the Nigerian Armed Forces, saying their efforts at maintaining the territorial integrity of Nigeria and security of lives and property will never go unrecognised.
“As we mark the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, let us remember to always show genuine appreciation to gallant men and women who deprived themselves of so much so that we may have this nation, Nigeria. Even in death, their sacrifice will never be in vain,” Dogara said.
