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Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq performing the wreath laying ceremony at Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Ilorin.
The Armed Forces have been commended for their relentless and selfless service in the defence of the sovereignty of the nation.
Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq gave the commendation at today’s commemoration of the Nigeria Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Ilorin.
“”We appreciate them all over Nigeria. We thank them for their services to Nigeria and to humanity.”
Governor Abdulrazaq who described the armed forces as epitome of patroitism, assured them that their sacrifices to the nation will always be appreciated.
Governor Abdulrazaq who is also the chairman,Nigeria Governors’ Forum implored Nigerians to always support the Armed Forces and contribute generously to assist families of fallen heros and retirees.
Earlier, the Kwara Commissioner for Social Development, Mrs Opeyemi Afolashade said that the State Government had set aside some interventions for families, officers and men of the Armed Forces,and urged them to remain steadfast in their service to the Nation.
“Government can not be everywhere at the same time. It has to be a gradual process. And I want them to form an association, when there is an association, the government can easily access them.”
Some veterans thanked God for being alive to celebrate yet another Armed Forces Remembrance Day and called for lump sum payment of their retirement benefits.
“The country should look after our welfare so that we can eat out of our fruits before we move away from the world.”
“We pray for our new President because he promised us that he will do something for us. We thank God for everything.”
Widows of fallen heroes at the event commended Government for the assistance so far given to them but called for more interventions from the Federal Government as their membership have continued to increase due to insurgency.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Kwara State was attended by representatives of all Armed Forces, members of the Nigerian Legion, Widows of fallen heros, top Government functionaries, captains of industries and members of the public.
The event witnessed ceremonial laying of wreath in honor of fallen heros, three gunshots salute and the symbolic release of pigeons to signify peace and unity of the country.
By Rasheedat Iliyas
