President Muhammadu Buhari Photo:Twitter
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja reminded Nigerians of the need to guard jealously the unity of the nation which was won at great cost.
Buhari made the call when he presided over the wreath-laying at the National Memorial Arcade to mark the end of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration (AFRDC).
The event marked the climax of the 2021 AFRDC, which started with the inauguration of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem and Appeal Fund where the president appealed to Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardise the unity and progress of the nation.
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has pointed out the need for government to institute an enduring reward system for war veterans to justify the ultimate sacrifices that they make in keeping Nigeria safe and united.
Wike said officers of the armed forces will be emboldened to continue to put their lives at great risk in defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria when they know that there is a permanent reward system established to cater for them or their families.
He made the call at the 2021 Emblem Appeal Fund launching to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration which held in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
In an effort to galvanise support for the Nigerian Legion in Rivers State ahead of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Government of Rivers State has said it would launch the Armed Forces Emblem and Appeal Fund, tomorrow.
The Secretary to the State Government and Chairman, Central Planning Committee, Dr Tammy Danagogo, made this known during the meeting of the committee members in his office, Port Harcourt, yesterday.
According to the SSG, the annual event geared towards appreciating the gallant sacrifices of veterans in their hey days and families of those whose lives were cut short in service, will have Governor Nyesom Wike as the chief launcher.