Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid glowing tributes to Nigeria’s fallen heroes and serving personnel, describing their sacrifices as the unseen cost of the nation’s peace and freedom.
The Governor gave the tribute in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service.
The service, themed “Sacrifice Remembered, Strength Renewed,” was held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the annual remembrance is both a thanksgiving to God and a sacred pause to honour courage and acknowledge the price paid by members of the Armed Forces to safeguard the nation.
He observed that while citizens go about their daily lives in peace, men and women in uniform stand watch, often under extreme conditions and at great personal risk.
He expressed profound gratitude for the dedication of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and officers whose service remains a calling rooted in discipline, courage, and selflessness.
Paying special homage to those who paid the supreme price, Sanwo-Olu said: “Though their names may not always be spoken, their sacrifices are permanently etched into the nation’s history.”
He also assured the families of the fallen of the State’s solidarity and enduring support, acknowledging their pain and resilience.
Commending the military for its evolving professionalism, particularly in internal security, disaster response, and infrastructure protection, the Governor challenged citizens to embrace unity.
He stressed that a united nation strengthens its defenders and sustains peace.
In his sermon anchored on Isaiah 41:10, the Lead Pastor of Church Management Consult, Pastor Seyi Oladimeji, charged all Nigerians to commit to lives of responsibility and peaceful coexistence.
The service attracted Armed Forces commanders, heads of paramilitary agencies, members of the Nigerian Legion, and families of the fallen heroes.