The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor CFR, has felicitated with members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on the islamic festival of Eid El Fitr which marks the completion of thirty days fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
A statement by Brig-Gen Turkur Gusau, acting Director Defence Information, said General Irabor congratulated all for successfully partaking in one of the cardinal pillars of Islam through fasting, prayers and alms giving in obedience to the divine command of the Almighty Allah.
He further prayed to Almighty God to accept the fasting and prayers and continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He reminded members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue praying for the unity and peaceful coexistence of the nation while upholding the lessons of patience and sacrifice with one another as exemplified in the holy month.
The CDS commended the noble role played by members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the recently concluded supplementary elections.
He assured Nigerians of the loyalty of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the democratic leadership and vows to uphold constitutional governance in Nigeria.
”Once again, happy Eid-El Fitri celebrations. God bless the Armed Forces of Nigeria. GOD bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, the CDS stated.
