Nigeria marks the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Friday in honour of her fallen heroes (men and women of uniform who have lost their lives while serving the nation).

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and a host of other top government officials and members of the diplomatic corps paid respect to the heroes with the traditional laying of wreath event at the National Arcade, opposite Eagles Square, Three Arms Zone, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The yearly event was also attended by the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammadu, and the nation’s security chiefs.

While the physical event supposedly took place across the country many other Nigerians have taken to Twitter to ensure that the labour of our heroes past is not in vain.

Thank you for the sacrifices you continually make in defense of our beloved country. We love you and pray that God protects you. #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay @HQNigerianArmy @DefenceInfoNG pic.twitter.com/5vdRBYRdjb

— K E L V I N ? (@kelwryte) January 15, 2021

Today, we remember the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform — and the families that they leave behind to serve and protect our nation.

We thank you all for your service — and pray that Almighty Allah will continue to guide and protect you.#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/C3iCL8jw3l

— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) January 15, 2021

Today, I salute our courageous men and women in the military for their gallantry in defending the Nigerian territory and keeping us safe in this #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay. We also remember our fallen heroes. As their fights will never be in vain.@Gidi_Traffic #nigeria pic.twitter.com/fL8kJ3UQaB

— Uwaifo George (@GeorgeUwaifo) January 15, 2021

“… them governments that send the boys to war
Claim it’s a fracture
When it’s just a little sore
He picks up his bag, says to his wife
“ I’ll be back my dear “
But even he knows it’s another life.
He’s gone for good ”#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay✊? pic.twitter.com/MmSF6JoZEC

— T.E.S.L.I.M (@VectorThaViper) January 15, 2021

To all our Troops sacrificing their lives Working Day & Night during Rainy or Dry Seasons We say thank you all, And to our Fallen Heroes May your Souls continue to Rest In Peace ✌️ #ThankASoldier

#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/DVwrwDfjcS

— Intellectual Reconnaissance (@__Ahmadjr) January 15, 2021

Let’s celebrate our brave women.#ThankASoldier #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/IUxqifiebW

— Dr. Halima Abubakar (@DrHalima_) January 15, 2021

Today we remember our gallant soldiers who put their life’s on the line to make sure we have security
Thank you for your sacrifice ???#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay #ThankASoldier pic.twitter.com/Ao96hYm3VS

— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) January 15, 2021

Today we remember our gallant soldiers who put their life’s on the line to make sure we have security
Thank you for your sacrifice ???#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay #ThankASoldier pic.twitter.com/Ao96hYm3VS

— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) January 15, 2021

We can’t thank you enough for d sacrifice u made; u stayed awake to make sure we sleep,
Our posthumous thanks go to you &the families who not only bear the fearful apprehension of their going to war,but also the heart break of their death#ThankASoldier #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/RxSigmsaN5

— iam_musty (@MustaphaOlatu19) January 15, 2021

Today we celebrate soldiers who give their lives to save the country, those who have died, those who have been injured, those who have been paralysed-

To every honest true nigerian soldier out there, we remember you today. And we celebrate you.

Happy #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay

— #OurFavOnlineDoc ?????? (@DrOlufunmilayo) January 15, 2021

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Today I remember my elder brother who died on 31st of December,2020… Keep resting #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/VOHAVtO3zX

— Knoryea (@knorye_nnaji) January 15, 2021

Thank you for your patriotic service. Your sacrifices are not in vain. ?? #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/y4e3rjhcKd

— Mohammed Jammal (@whitenigerian) January 15, 2021

For those who leave never to return & for those who return but are never the same,
May your sacrifices never be in vain.

At the going down of the sun & in the morning, we will always remember those who have paid the ultimate price??#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay #ThankASoldier pic.twitter.com/QxiXostIuI

— ÀKÓBÍI DADDY MI (@optamasting) January 14, 2021