Photos: Jonathan Hosts Widows, Children Of Soldiers Killed By Boko Haram

In celebration of Valentine, President Goodluck Jonathan, Saturday, hosted widows and children of soldiers who died fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the North East, pledging the commitment of his administration to their well being, according to a tweet by his Special Assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri.

The president also assured them that Nigeria “will not forget the sacrifice of these our brave men in uniform” and that the days of terrorism in the country are numbered.

“Let me reassure you that Nigeria will not forget the sacrifice of these our brave men in uniform. I strongly believe that the days of terrorism in our country are numbered,” he said

Goodluck Jonathan also shared images from the event on his Facebook page with the message: “It was a joy to spend Valentine’s Day with the widows and families of our service men who died prosecuting the war on terror. A grateful nation will never forget their sacrifice even as we continue to ensure that the families they left behind receive the best Nigeria can offer. GEJ”