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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Remember departed, celebrate living personnel with Violence-Free conduct,says AUDA-NEPAD Boss

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January 16, 2023

As we remember our heroes who paid the supreme price in keeping the nation safe from independence till date,let us also celebrate the retired and serving personnel of the armed Forces and security Agencies by embracing violence-free approach to our individual or collective views, says Princess Gloria Akobundu fsi, National Coordinator/CEO, African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development/African Peer Review Mechanism (AUDA-NEPAD/APRM) Nigeria.

Akobundu said in her goodwill message to the Management and staff of the Agency, marking the 2023 edition in honour of the fallen heroes shared in a statement signed by her Media Assistant, Abolade Ogundimu, on Sunday.

It will be recalled that the nation honours the fallen heroes every 15th of January since the end of the civil war in 1970.

According to the Agency’s Boss, there is need for the public to join the government in ensuring that internal crisis are avoided so that armed Forces won’t have to lose personnel while addressing challenges.

“It is another 15th January and we salute the courage of our fallen heroes but let us resolve to always come up with non-violent option while pursuing our individual or collective views for societal development.
“That will go a long way in ensuring that our security forces and the society will not be losing human and non-human resources to violence.

“As the 2023 general elections are fast approaching, we are urging the general public and other stakeholders to join us in our Campaign for Violence-free elections this year and beyond.

“Since the Electoral Act has been further strengthened to give confidence to the electorates and candidates, let everyone participate in the electoral process in a peaceful manner.

“Let the public join hands with AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria and other Agencies of government to ensure that violence is eschewed before, during and after the upcoming elections, as well as other programmes and activities in the country,” she said.

Akobundu commended the security Apparatus of the state for their sacrifices and patriotism towards keeping the nation safe,urging them to continue to be professional and law abiding while discharging their duties.

It will be recalled that in pursuance of it’s mandate of deepening democracy and good governance,Akobundu -led AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria carries out Sensitisation on Violence-free Elections before,during and after every election in the country.

The Agency has started the process since last year through interactions with the media and grassroot groups for a successful 2023 general elections.

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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