By Harriet Tornguvan -Abuja
The Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Gwabin Musa warmly felicitates with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on the auspicious occasion of Year 2024 Christmas celebrations in commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Director Defence Information Brigadier General
Tukur Gusau issued a statement that the CDS asserted that the birth of Jesus Christ was evidently the heralding of good tidings and hope to the hopeless.
General Musa called on the Christian faithful in the Armed Forces of Nigeria to use this period of Christmas for introspection and sober reflection of the immeasurable love of God to us as individuals as well as members of our families.
Additionally, he called on Nigerians to abide by the teachings of love, forgiveness and togetherness as exemplified by our Lord Jesus Christ, the year has been eventful, dotted with few incidences.
"Despite all these, Almighty God has been gracious and merciful unto us as we are alive to witness another Christmas celebration.
General Musa added that, we do remember with a heavy heart that some of our colleagues who started the year with us, lost their lives in the process of keeping our nation safe from all forms of insecurity occasioned by the activities of terrorists, bandits and other non-state actors.
"As a mark of respect to our colleagues who paid the supreme price, the CDS urged our troops to ensure the year 2025 is defined by positive changes in the security narratives in all our theatres of operations.
General Musa commended the resilience and exceptional fighting spirit of our troops in various operational theaters across the nation.
He expressed pride in their courage and sacrifices, which have been instrumental in ensuring the security and prosperity of the country.
He reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria's commitment to supporting the "Renewed Hope Agenda" of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while pledging unwavering loyalty to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Defence Chief charged members of the
Armed Forces of Nigeria and all security agencies to remain vigilant and committed to protecting lives and properties of all Nigerians, while warning subversive elements and enemies of the state to have a rethink on any intended negative actions during the festive period.
General Musa extends his warm wishes to members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, other security agencies, and all Nigerians for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance.
