The Muslim community in Anambra State on Friday, held special jumat service at the Anambra State Central Mosque, Awka ahead of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration and Emblem Appeal Week.
During the jumat service , the Hausa community in Anambra State came out in their numbers as they prayed for the fallen heroes, their families, the Anambra state government, the Nigerian Military and paramilitary personnel.
The Chairman, Northern Traditional Council, and Sarkin Hausawa of Awka, Alhaji Garba Haruna who led the community in the special prayers said that it is important to remember the efforts of those who fought gallantly for the nation.
Alhaji Haruna noted that the heroes tried their best in bringing unity among all the tribes in the nation, stating that it was their prayers that the fallen heroes should receive eternal rest and forgiveness from Allah in any way they erred.
He also called on the government to always remember the families of all the fallen heroes.
The Sarkin Hausawa prayed that Almighty Allah would give all the security personnel in the country more wisdom, strength, and grace to tackle the insecurity staring the nation in the face.
He described as cordial, he relationship between the Hausa Community and the present administration in Anambra State and Anambra people in Nigeria.
While stating that most of them were born in Anambra or in the South East and therefore are “Hausa-Igbo,” he affirmed their strong support for the Governor Chukwuma Soludo administration to achieve its vision of a livable and prosperous Anambra State.
Alhaji Haruna further pleaded with Governor Soludo to remember them while giving out government dividends such as scholarships or palliatives as they are fully part of the state and will always be law abiding and contribute to the growth and development of Anambra State.
Meanwhile, the Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) is observed in Nigeria on 15 January.
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