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Governor Abiodun Calls for Unity on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

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By Abimbola Bamgbose 

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed the importance of national unity, emphasizing that Nigeria’s indivisibility is non-negotiable.

Speaking at the Special Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the governor called on citizens to join hands with all levels of government to safeguard the nation’s integrity.

Governor Abiodun highlighted the significance of the annual event as a solemn occasion to honour the sacrifices of the nation’s military personnel who laid down their lives to protect Nigeria from internal and external threats.

He expressed optimism about the country’s potential to achieve greatness once again, urging Nigerians to prioritize the commemoration of these heroes in their daily lives.

“It is crucial to ensure that Nigeria remains united and indivisible. This is one of the most meaningful ways to honour the sacrifices of those who fought for our nation,” the governor stated.

Governor Abiodun stressed the need to remember the sacrifices of the fallen heroes beyond the annual celebration on January 15.

The ceremony featured the symbolic release of doves, symbolizing peace, and the laying of wreaths by Governor Abiodun, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, the Chief Judge of Ogun State, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, as well as traditional rulers, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, the Chairman of the Nigeria Legion, the Commandant of the 35 Artillery Brigade, representatives from the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, and the widow of one of the fallen heroes.

The event served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and the collective responsibility of all Nigerians to uphold the unity and peace of the nation.

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Nigeria Will Rise Again says Abiodun 

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke / Abimbola Bamgbose 

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians to have faith in the current political system, the government and its leaders, saying the country is on the verge of rising again.

He also called on them to shun all acts of violence or acts that do not define them as a people.

The governor stated this during the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Prince Abiodun also called on Nigerians to continue to be their brother’s keeper, urging them to stay away from sowing discord among themselves.

The governor urged Nigerians to subscribe to the spirit of nation-building and nationalism while supporting the families of fallen heroes.

“Let us eschew the spirit of brotherhood amongst ourselves. Let us uphold the spirit of not just nationhood but optimism. Let us have faith in our system, our government, and our leaders. Nigeria is on the verge of rising again.

“For those of us that are not privileged or bold enough to join the armed forces, we should subscribe to nation-building and patriotism.

“We should not be the ones that continue to sow the seed of discord amongst ourselves. We should not begin to fan the flame of discord amongst ourselves; let us be our brother’s keeper.

“Let us shun all act of violence or acts that do not define us as a people, acts that does not define us as citizens of the biggest conglomeration of black people on the continent,” he said.

Prince Abiodun charged Nigerians to show an act of kindness to the patriots who paid the ultimate price for defending the territorial integrity of the country by reaching out to the families they left behind, saying that the government cannot do it alone.

The highlight of the event included the release of pigeons to signify peace and the laying of a wreath by Governor Abiodun, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Micheal Adedotun Gbadebo.

Others were the Akarigbo and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, the Olu of Ilaro and paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona who was represented by the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Adebajo.

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