As part of activities marking the Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026, the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Saturday held an interdenominational church service in Benin City, Edo State.
The service was organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST), the 107 Air Maritime Group of the Nigerian Air Force, the Military Hospital, and members of the Nigerian Legion, Edo State Chapter.
The event was aimed at honouring and remembering officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria who paid the supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation and in the pursuit of peace and security.
Delivering the sermon, Lieutenant Colonel (Rev.) M.S. Dallys said the theme of the service was “Celebration of Victory and Remembrance of the Fallen Heroes.” He took his Bible reading from 1 Samuel 17:45–51 and offered prayers for continued victory and operational success of the Armed Forces of Nigeria at home and abroad.
He also prayed for the repose of the souls of fallen heroes of the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, and personnel who lost their lives during internal security duties and external peacekeeping missions.
The service was well attended by senior military officers and personnel. The Commandant of NASST, Major General A.O. Adegbite, read the First Lesson, while the Commander of the 107 Air Maritime Group, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore E.V. Onu, read the Second Lesson.
In his remarks, the Commander 4 Brigade, Brigadier General A.O. Balogun, said activities marking AFCRD 2026 in Edo State began on Friday, January 9, with a special Juma’at prayer at the 4 Brigade Headquarters Mosque.
He concluded by praying for God’s mercy and eternal rest for fallen heroes, as well as divine protection and blessings for serving, retired, and discharged personnel of the Armed Forces.
The Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day is observed annually to commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of Nigerian military personnel in the defence of the country.