The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to declare every January 15 as a national public holiday in honour and celebration of the Nigerian Armed Forces and to institutionalise national remembrance while strengthening civic appreciation of the sacrifices made by military personnel.
In a resolution following a motion by Sesi Whingan (APC, Lagos), the House asked the Committees on Defence, Interior, and Legislative Compliance to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Interior and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely implementation.
Whingan said that for decades, the Nigerian Armed Forces have made extraordinary sacrifices to defend the nation’s sovereignty, protect citizens, confront threats, and maintain peace both domestically and internationally, adding that their qualities of courage, discipline, and professionalism has been a lasting source of national pride.
Deputy Speaker of the House asked the Lawmaker to bring an amendment to the public holiday act so that the resolution be made part of the law to make it binding.