As a mark of honour to the fallen heroes of the Nigeria Armed Forces, government of Anambra State has concluded the 2022 ceremonies lined up to commemorate the sacrifices of the forces.
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano performed the wreath laying ceremony and witnessed the parade ceremonies held at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka,to conclude 2022-Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration.
Government House Correspondent, Ejike Abana reports that the event was attended by Service Chiefs, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Uchenna Okafor, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Head of Service, Barrister Theodora Igwegbe, Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Barrister Vera-Queen Okonkwo, members of Police Wives Association, POWA, among others.
Governor Obiano mounted the Dias and inspected the parade on arrival.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Obiano stated that the commemoration is remarkable for many reasons, among which is to honour the dead.
The Governor who recalled that Nigeria has been battling acts of internal aggression for years now, as almost every day, brave service men and women fall to the aggressive acts of their fellow citizens in peace time, lamenting that the situation has left the country bleeding.
He stated that the Armed Forces have been at the receiving end of unprovoked internal conflicts, as the cost of the attacks has been enormous, praying for their peaceful repose in the bosom of God.
Speaking to the ABS, Speaker of the State of Assembly, Right Honourable, Okafor, applauded the Governor for being committed to the welfare of the war veterans and their wards just as the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, Venerable Amaechi Okwuosa and Special Adviser to the Governor on Creative Security, Retired Air Vice Marshal, Ben Chiobi noted that tapping from the wealth of experience of the retired members of the armed forces has been handy in solving a number of security issues.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Anambra State Council, Major Ben Agbogu and members of the Nigerian Legion, attended the ceremony which also featured gun salute and release of pigeons as a sign of peace.
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