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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>As the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day beckons, President Bola Tinubu has pledged to commit at least N18 billion to cover Group Life Assurance benefits to soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty.<\/p>\n

The fund would also incorporate other expenses and entitlements for families of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n

The President made the pledge on Wednesday while launching the Emblem Appeal Fund for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the State House, Abuja.<\/p>\n

Tinubu also assured of his administration\u2019s continued support to the nation\u2019s Armed Forces by repositioning the Army.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe owe a debt of gratitude to our gallant troops, who have risen to the challenge of securing this great nation.<\/p>\n

\u201d In appreciation of the sacrifices of the men and women of our Armed Forces and to underscore this government\u2019s commitment to their welfare, I have approved the sum of N18 billion for the payment of the Group Life Assurance benefits and other entitlements to the families of service members who lost their lives in line of duty.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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