In commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to partner security agencies to ensure safe and secured environment.
He gave the assurance on Wednesday at the grand finale and laying of wreaths to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan
Recall that every 15th January has been set aside to commemorate the efforts of soldierswho fought during the first and second world wars, Nigeria civil war, international peace keeping missions and other internal security warfare and to raise funds for the welfare of disabled and aged ex service men, their widows as well as children of slain soldiers
Speaking after the ceremony, Governor Seyi Makinde commended the effort of security operatives in sustaining the relative peace currently being experienced in Oyo state.
The governor said Oyo state would continue to support the weak amongst those who fought for the unity of Nigeria, widows and children of the fallen heroes
On his part, the Deputy Commandant General and chairman Nigerian Legion, Oyo state, Julius Ogunkojo thanked state government for considering them in the new minimum wage salary scale and continued support for the families of the fallen solilders
Governor Makinde used the occasion to present a saloon car to the founder of Oyo State Road Safety Corps, Major Rasaki Salawu Rtd.
Highpoints of the occasion are laying of wreaths at the Government House cenotaph, observance of a minute silence, firing of round volleys and symbolic release of white pigeons to herald peace are the highpoints of activities to commemorate the day as the Governor also inspects the parade.
Security heads, top government functionaries, members of the Oyo State Command of the Nigerian Legion, representative of widows and children of slain soldiers among others graced the ceremony.
