Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2025 - Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station

By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged Nigerians to be committed to the values of patriotism, loyalty and sacrifice for which the Nigerian Armed Forces are known.

Governor Adeleke made the call at the grand finale and laying of wreath at the Military Cenotaph for the 2025 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration in Osogbo.

He stressed the need for continued support for the armed forces and work towards a more peaceful and secure Nigeria.

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 support the armed forces to enable them to perform their duties of protecting the territorial integrity of the nation and state.

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

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 priority.

Governor Adeleke assured the legionnaires and veterans of the government’s readiness to attend to their demands which had been presented before him.

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

The grand finale of the 2025 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration which had in attendance dignitaries from government and the security agencies featured the laying of the wreath and a special parade in honour of the departed heroes.

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By Iyabo Adebisi

In commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to partner with security agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Speaking after the ceremony, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde commended the effort of security operatives in sustaining the relative peace currently being experienced in Oyo State.

Governor Makinde said Oyo State would continue to support the weak amongst those who fought for the unity of Nigeria, widows and children of the fallen heroes.

On his part, the Deputy Commandant General and Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State, Julius Ogunkojo thanked the state government for continued support for the families of the fallen soldiers and for considering them in the new minimum wage salary scale.

Governor Makinde used the occasion to donate a saloon car to the founder of Oyo State Road Safety Corps, Major General Rasaki Salawu (Retired).

Security heads, top government functionaries, old soldiers, representatives of widows and children of slain soldiers among others graced the event.

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