Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has known as for elevated help for households of fallen and retired members of the Armed Forces, stressing that such help is essential in recognition of their sacrifices in the direction of nationwide unity and stability.
The governor additionally reaffirmed his dedication to redeem an earlier pledge to make use of 50 youngsters of fallen army heroes within the state.
Fubara made the remarks on Tuesday throughout the Emblem Attraction Launch to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration on the Authorities Home, Port Harcourt.
He described the theme of the occasion, “Sacrifice and Unity: Honouring Our Heroes,” as well timed and vital.
Based on him, “Sacrifice, unity, honouring our heroes: it is rather vital as a result of, similar to the drama sketch right here defined, these are individuals who lived their lives for Nigeria.
“These are individuals who made sacrifices for the unity of this nation, and the least we will do is to understand them, not simply by coming right here yearly for the symbol launch.
“It ought to transcend that to supporting those that are nonetheless alive and appreciating the useless via each different means out there to us.”
The governor famous that retired troopers devoted the higher a part of their lives to defending the nation and sustaining peace and stability throughout the nation.
Reiterating the state authorities’s dedication to their welfare, Fubara urged the Nigerian Legion to ahead the names of fifty wards for employment.
He stated, “I need to say that the chairman someway indicted me right here, however thank God he didn’t say I’m owing them. He stated we made a promise to make use of 50 of their wards.
“It was an order I gave. I’m not the one who will begin doing it. I anticipated {that a} record ought to have been forwarded to my workplace, and if I didn’t act on it, that’s if you would have come publicly to boost the problem.
“So please convey the record, and you probably have introduced it and I don’t do something, then allow us to see.”
Fubara reminded individuals that the annual occasion was meant to help households of fallen heroes and people nonetheless alive who’re casualties of the nation’s survival.
“So I need to urge everybody to make sure that you help this emblem launch for the well-being of the legion. As a authorities, we now have all the time stood by them.”
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