Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station

Tag: Armed Forces and Remembrance Day 2021

  • Support government in the fight against insecurity – Gov. Makinde

    Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants people and residents of the state to support the government in the fight against all forms of insecurity in the state.


    He stated this at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan during a special service organized in commemorating the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.


    The governor who spoke through Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun stressed the need for people to always make information in their domains available to help the government arrest the security situation in the state.


    Governor Makinde also enjoined the people to sustain the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by complying with the given protocols.


    In a sermon entitled ” Lack of Patriotism, the bane of Nigeria Development”, the Provost, Cathedral of St. Peters, Aremo, Ibadan, Very Reverend Wale Adebiyi called on Nigerians to be more patriotic for the country to be a great nation.


    Iyabo Adebisi

  • Insurgency: Armed Forces need all the support they can get – Gov. Abiodun

    Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on Nigerians to provide credible information to the Nigeria Armed forces to enable them succeed in the fight against insurgency.


    The governor made the call at a Special Church Service to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance day Celebration, held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta.


    Governor Abiodun represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo called on Nigerians to avail the Armed Forces the needed information to free the nation from wanton destruction of lives and property by the insurgents.


    He explained that the war against insurgency requires accurate intelligence report and urged Nigerians to provide the needed support.


    The governor used the occasion to appealed to the people to be mindful of Covid-19 by following laid down protocols which included regular washing of hands, the use of sanitizer, wearing of facemasks and keeping social distance considering the deadlier nature of the current wave to the previous one.


    The Bishop of Remo Diocese, Methodist Church of NIgeria, Sagamu, Reverend Bamidele Ibikunle in his sermon admonished Nigerians to think of the nation first rather than personal interests.


    The Reverend noted that Nigeria would be a great country if her citizens shun tribalism and live in peace with one another.


    Dignitaries at the church service included; former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the Ogun state Chief Judge, Justice Monsunmola Dipeolu, traditional leaders, members of the Nigerian Legion and Service Chiefs among others.


    Wale Oluokun

  • The Nigerian Legion Deserves Our Support, Respect – Gov. Abiodun

    Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has donated a sum of 10 million naira and two motorcycles to the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion ahead of the 2021 commemoration of Armed Forces and Remembrance Day. 

    Governor Abiodun who announced this at the Emblem Appeal Launch Week of the Armed Forces and Remembrance Day held at the Executive Chambers, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta also promised to ensure the delivery of a patrol van to the retired officers before the end of the week.

    While appealing to well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies to support the Nigeria Legion, Governor Abiodun said the gesture would help to ensure that heroes who fought for the territorial independence of the country got the regard they deserved.

    The governor maintained that contributing to the welfare of the men of the Armed Forces and their dependents would further enhance the security and stability of the nation. 

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    Governor Abiodun who reiterated that the Nigerian Military would forever be honoured for its gallantry and loyal service to fatherland, commended the military for defending the territorial integrity of the country. 

    Earlier, the Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Ogun State Chapter, Mr Oloyede Taofeek had commended the state government for its continued support to the Legion and pointed out that the Legion was able to achieve a lot as a result of the generous donation of the present administration in the state. 

    Bolanle Adesida