Veteran calls for more recruitment into the Nigerian Army

By Iyabo Adebisi

There is a need for the federal government to recruit more personnel into the Nigerian Army to tackle the security challenges facing the nation.

The Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Julius Ogunkojo made the case while speaking with journalists during this year’s Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration held at the Remembrance Arcade Agodi, Ibadan.

He stressed the need to boost the morale of soldiers through the payment of their benefits and improved living wages.

Mr Ogunkojo therefore implored government and well-meaning Nigerians to come to the aid of the ex-servicemen to enhance their lives.

The host of the event, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, commended the service commanders, men and officers in Oyo State for their dedication to securing the state. 

Governor Makinde said his administration would continue to support the families of the fallen soldiers and make life bearable for them.

The highlight of the ceremony is the laying of the wreath and firing of the 21-gun salute as a mark of honour to the ex-servicemen.

The Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration which is an annual event on every 15th January is set aside to identify with the fallen heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending the country and keeping the international peace.

Also in Osun State, the Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration was celebrated.

Nigerians owe families of fallen heroes a lot – Gov. Adeleke

By Funmi Ojo

Nigerians owe the families of gallant fallen heroes a duty of care, support and prayers at all times to ameliorate their pain and loss.

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke stated this at the grand finale and laying of wreath at the Military Cenotaph for the 2024 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration in Osogbo.

Governor Adeleke stressed the need to provide support for retired soldiers and families of men and women of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives in the fight against insurgency, banditry and other crimes in the country.

While commending the sacrifices made by the fallen heroes in defending the nation’s sovereign integrity, peace and unity, the governor said he would continue to advocate the interest of retired and serving officers at national and other strategic levels.

He pointed out that when a nation cares for its service personnel, the defence infrastructure is further entrenched with the civil population.

The governor called on public and private organizations to expand their support for the military stressing that in the face of conflict and economic depression, the nation’s security should remain a national priority.

Governor Adeleke who commended the military leadership for the implementation of the civil-military intervention programme, noted that the Chief of Army Staff has commissioned several projects since he assumed office.

He urged the military leadership to work with the community development agencies in each state in the implementation process to ensure the right location of projects and synergy with local development plans.

The governor assured the legionnaires and veterans of government readiness to attend to their demands presented before him.

At the event, prayers were offered for the repose of the souls of departed soldiers and a 21-gun salute honour.

The grand finale of the 2024 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration which had in attendance dignitaries from government and the security agencies featured the laying of a wreath and a special parade in honour of the departed heroes.

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