Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment in ensuring that the well being of service personnel and their families continue to receive government support.
Adeleke disclosed this ,on Thursday, while launching the emblem for the year 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the state Secretariat, Abere.
Speaking at the launching ceremony the governor said “Today is another significant period to mark and remember the unquantifiable contributions of members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces to the peace and stability of our great country, Nigeria.
Adeleke noted that the gathering for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day which is also going on in other capitals across the country was to place “our debt of gratitude on records to our fallen heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day
“The stability of the nation rests on the gallantry, patriotism and sacrifice of the security and military services.
“Service personnel of the armed forces in particular are in many volatile sectors of the society confronting and curtailing open and subtle threats to the territorial integrity of the country.
“That we must live, many offered their precious lives. We must therefore continue to acknowledge the contributions of the armed forces to the survival of the nation.”
Adeleke further stated that his administration has a security sector reform which places welfare of service personnel at the centre stage.
“Today, I recommit to the well being of our service personnel. Our veterans and their families will continue to receive our support in recognition of their service to the fatherland.
“It is on this note that I launch the appeal fund for the 2023 Emblem for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a sum of Five Million Naira.”
