Osun Governor Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem With N5Million

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Thursday launched an appeal fund for the 2023 Emblem for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a sum of Five Million Naira and a pledge to expand the present level of partnership between the military and this present administration in the state.

Governor Adeleke while speaking during the launching held in osogbo, the State capital, assured that his administration has a security sector reform which places the welfare of service personnel at the centre stage.

”I recommit to the well being of our service personnel. Our veterans and their families will continue to receive our support in recognition of their service to the fatherland”. The Governor affirmed.

Patriotism and sacrifice

Senator Adeleke who remarked that armed forces in particular are in many volatile sectors of the society confronting and curtailing open and subtle threats to the territorial integrity of the country, said, they should be applauded for the service they rendered to their fatherland.

He however said, the stability of the nation rests on the gallantry, patriotism and sacrifice of the security and military services.

“Today is another significant period to mark and remember the unquantifiable contributions of members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces to the peace and stability of our great country, Nigeria. We are gathered here just like other capitals across the country to place our debt of gratitude on records to our fallen heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice.

“We must live, many offered their precious lives. We must therefore continue to acknowledge the contributions of the armed forces to the survival of the nation.”

Nigerian legion

The Chairman Nigerian Legion Osun State Chapter, Comrade Oladipo Peter urged the state governor to see to their long standing requests on some vital issues of importance to the advancement of the Nigerian Legion in Osun state.

Some of their requests according to Nigerian Legion Chairman include; “Approval of Monthly Subvention to State Headquarters and Area Offices of Nigerian Legion in the State, Issuance of mandatory letter of support and full participation by Local Governments and LCDA’s in the State during the event of annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration and as at when necessary.”

Others, he said are, Provision of Official Vehicle, to the State Headquarters to ease our leginic
movement to National Seminars, Retreats, Meetings and also to inter-state and State’s assignments”

He added that, the afore-mentioned demands are been enjoyed by our counterparts; South-West in particular, and in other States of the Federation and that we are always at the mercy of our neighbouring States, Oyo State in particular when travelling to National call.

Tribune/Olusola Akintonde