Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday unveiled the 2024 Armed Forces Commemoration Emblem, promising that his administration would continue to prioritize the welfare of active and retired personnel.

Abiodun donates N10 million to the legionnaires.

Abiodun disclosed this at the unveiling of the commemorative emblem at the governor’s office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, where he donated N10 million to the legionnaires.

He urged Nigerians to extend their support and care to the families left behind by the fallen heroes.

The Governor Promises to prioritise The accommodation requests of the legionaries.

The Governor also promised to take into account the accommodation requests of the legionaries, adding that suitable buildings would be provided to them.

He said: “As we celebrate Armed Forces Day of Remembrance, we also want to remember the families of these fallen heroes.

” They endured countless tears and heartache, but still bounced back and remained steadfast in their support of their loved ones.

“We must continue to support and care for these families to ensure they are never forgotten and have the support and opportunities they need to continue living fulfilling lives.

“In this regard, we will prioritise the and well-being of our serving and retired personnel. We owe it to them to ensure they are well cared for.

A heartfelt gratitude to the Nigerian Armed Forces

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Nigerian Armed Forces for their unwavering dedication and selflessness in the face of various threats to our peace and unity.
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“Thanks to their great efforts, we were able to maintain stability and ensure the safety of our people,” he said.

He added that his administration would continue to work with the Armed Forces to address various security challenges in the state.

He stressed that the government is committed to providing the necessary support and resources to enable the military to carry out its mission effectively and efficiently.

He mentioned earlier in his remarks that the state Chairman of the Nigeria Legion, Master Warrant Officer Orukotan Olumuyiwa (rtd), noted that there is an increase in the number of widows and orphans in need of care and support as a result of security challenges that exerted pressure on the armed forces whose personnel have continually been drafted to tackle security issues in the country..

Orukotan commended the efforts of the state government to reposition the economy, even as he called for concerted efforts to ameliorate the hardship being faced by widows and orphans of falling heroes.