Nigeria, April 4 -- The Nigerian military is currently engaged in what may be the longest and largest single deployment of soldiers in democratic Nigeria. These operations, covering all geopolitical zones, have taken a significant toll on Nigeria's military community, especially in terms of soldiers' deaths and permanent injuries, as well as the increasing numbers of military widows and orphans. The sufferings of these soldiers and their families have generated scholarly interest and national concern and drawn attention to the value of their sacrifices.

As a response to these genuine concerns and as a rare act of magnanimity, Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, gave an unprecedented gift to the country on his 74th birthday celebration. Thi...