The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, inaugurated the emblem and appeal fund ahead of the January 15, 2022, commemoration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
He also donated N50 million to the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion during the appeal fund at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.
He said, “Every year, we set out to remember our fallen heroes, men and women that served the country, especially on the war front. Those that paid the supreme price while serving the nation and it is customary that on January 15, we remember them.
“But before then, we usually have an emblem launch which we use to remind ourselves that we are together with them in fellowship and we are together throughout this period to offer prayers, wish them the very best and offer some help, especially to the families of the fallen heroes; the widows and the widowers.
The Commandant of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Legion, Col. Fola Akande (Rtd.), commended Sanwo-Olu, saying, “Mr. Governor is indeed a worthy patriot of the Nigerian and we urge the people and government to continue to support and identify the widows, children and families of the fallen heroes by donating generously, buying and wearing the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration emblem.”
Join our twitter community :
