Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, promised that his administration will continue to attend to the needs of all fallen heroes and heroines in the state while taking care of the maimed soldiers, children, widows, and their dependents.
The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, stated this at the launching of the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan.
He added that there was nothing done to support the heroes and heroines that could be too much for them or the families they left behind.
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Earlier, the Oyo State Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Evangelist Ogunkojo Adeyemi, appreciated governor Makinde led administration for the positive and genuine disposition to issues of the Nigerian Legion especially when there seemed no more hope for the Legion Election in the state, the governor gave the approval for the long-awaited election.
He requested the befitting operational vehicles for effective security operational duties.
He enjoined all and sundry to donate generously to the noble cause so that the effort of the hero part shall not be in vain.
The week-long remembrance activities include the launching of Emblem Appeal Week, special prayers in churches, mosques, honouring of veterans, and empowerment of widows and people with disabilities.
The event witnessed the decoration of top government officials, military commanders, the Commissioner of Police, and other Service Commanders in the State.
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