Irabor felicitates troops on Easter

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor has felicitated with members of the Armed forces of Nigeria on the occasion of Easter celebrations.

The message is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Friday in Abuja.

Irabor called on all to use this period to reflect on the love of Jesus Christ for which the season was celebrated and continue to manifest love for country in all dispositions.

He urged all Nigerians to continue to pray to the Lord for more successes in military operations, and smooth democratic transition in the nation.

Irabor thanked members of the armed forces for making the nation proud in various operations at home and abroad.

He used the festive period to appreciate the noble role played by the military in the just concluded general elections.

The CDS reaffirmed the loyalty and commitment of the armed forces to the President, Commander-in-Chief and the Constitution of the Federal Republic.

“We pledge to continue to respect and protect the constitution and democratic governance in the country,” he said.