The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo has paid tribute to personnel of Nigerian Armed Forces describing them as fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the country.
This was contained in a statement by the Director Press and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike on Sunday in Abuja.
The Minister in a message by his special Assistant (Media), Dr. Sam Idiagbonya, said, the fallen heroes have paid the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect the country’s sovereignty.
According to the Minister, the country remembers and honours them for their gallantry and bravery, adding that the ideals for which they laboured would be upheld.
“This day we salute the gallantry and bravery of our men and women who paid the ultimate price for the safety of our father land.
“Today we remember them and honour them. The labour of our heroes past shall never be in”, the Minister said.
