Atiku says Armed Forces members deserve the best, vows to improve welfare if elected

Samson Toromade 11:29 - 15 January 2019

Atiku Abubakar [Twitter/@atiku]

He believes officers should be given the best in terms of condition of service.

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to improve the welfare of the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces if elected president.

In celebration of Nigeria's Armed Forces Day, the former vice president extolled the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in defense of the nation during a special service held at the Ondo State PDP Secretariat in Akure on Tuesday, January 15, 2018.

The candidate said service officers deserve the best for dedicating their lives for the peace and stability of the country.

He said, "Since the First World War, Nigeria has lot many souls in defense of the country and various peacekeeping efforts.

"We are gathered here in Akure to join others in remembrance of these fallen heroes and pray for the sustenance of their respective families.

"As we remember those who have laid their lives in defense of their fatherland, I commit myself to make sure our servicemen are given the best in terms of condition of service when in office by the special grace of God."

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: The @OfficialPDPNig Presidential Candidate, @atiku speaking in Akure on the occasion of the Armed Forces Remebrance Day 2019. He pledged to review the condition of service of the Armed Forces if elected as the President of Nigeria. Watch and retweet pic.twitter.com/AZjoqR1kgd
— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) January 15, 2019