By Oriola Afolabi
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has vowed to take all necessary steps to eliminate crime in the society.
Governor Oyebanji who made the pledge during the Grand Finale of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, urged officers of the Nigerian military to uphold the national flag with integrity and honour.
Commending the Nigerian military and other security agencies for maintaining peace in the state, the governor cautioned citizens against actions that could foster division among the country’s ethnic groups.
In an interview, the Acting Chairman of the Ekiti State Legion, Colonel Aderotimi Ajayi, expressed gratitude to the Ekiti State government for supporting retired soldiers and the families of fallen heroes.
Colonel Ajayi also encouraged well-off individuals to assist the children and widows of the fallen heroes.
The event included a special prayer for peace, progress, and economic development in Ekiti and Nigeria.
Gun salutes, a two-minute silence and the laying of wreaths honoured the fallen heroes for their selfless service in keeping Nigeria united.
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