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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, donated the sum of N5 million and 150 bags of 50kg rice to widows of fallen heroes in the state in commemoration of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Gov. Ugwuanyi who handed over a cheque of N5 million to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Lasisi Adegboye, for onward distribution to the widows, at a brief ceremony held at the Parade Ground, Abakpa Cantonment, Enugu, also made symbolic presentations of the food items to selected wives of the fallen heroes.
The governor also supported the skills acquisition project of the Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), 82 Division Chapter, with the sum of N5 million and made bulk purchase of the products of the trainees.
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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has praised the gallantry and sacrifice of the nation’s fallen heroes and those in service, saying his administration will continue to assist security agencies in maintaining law and order in the state.
The Governor also joined to perform the wreath-laying ceremony in honour of the nation’s fallen heroes who paid the supreme prize in defence of the country’s territorial integrity.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after leading dignitaries in the wreath-laying ceremony, Governor Inuwa Yahaya called on the citizenry to continue to show solidarity and support to the living and fallen heroes as well as their families to boost their morale.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: See photos wey tell di story and how Nigeria dey celebrate
15 January 2021
Nigeria goment set aside 15 January of evri year make all kontri pipo take remember military men and women wey don die inside Nigeria civil war wey end for 1970.
Wia dis foto come from, Bashir Ahmad
Wetin we call dis foto,
Boots, Caps and socks represent di soldiers wey don loss dia lives
On dis day dem showcase di lineup of boots and hats of Soldiers to represent di ones wey don die in service to Nigeria.
Wia dis foto come from, Bayo Omoboriowo
Wetin we call dis foto,
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended officers in the Military, Nigeria Police and the Legion for their efforts in ensuring that the country remained peaceful.
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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) laying a wreath in honour of the nation s fallen heroes
Published 15 January 2021
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, led top government officials and members of the diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen heroes.
The traditional laying of wreath marking the end of activities in the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day took place at the National Arcade, opposite Eagles Square, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) perform elbow greetings during the event.