THE Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the welfare of members of the Nigerian Legion.
Governor Obiano stated this at Dr Alex Ekwueme square Awka, the Anambra State Capital during the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration.
The celebration attracted the state Speaker, State House of Assembly, Barrister Rita Maduagwu, State Chief Judge, Justice Peter Umeadi, Anambra Head of Service, Barrister Harry Uduh, Service Chief and Members of Paramilitary Organisations among others.
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According to the governor, the state government in its capacity will continue to cater for the needs of retired military personnel in the state including those at Oji River Leprosy Resettlement Centre.
He appreciated the contributions of all the service and security men, reassuring that he will do his best to ensure the state remains safe and secured which he noted is the first obligation of the state government to the citizenry.
The Deputy National President, National Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Innocent Idounya, who witnessed the event, said the country needs peace to move forward as one entity urging the government to take more proactive measures to improve the lives of the families of the fallen heroes who paid a supreme price.
He maintained that the Nigeria Youths will continue to advocate for the better welfare of the military in fighting the insurgency in the Northeast.
He called on politicians to see politics or positions as a call to service not to enrich themselves assuring that the Nigeria Youths will continue to uphold the nation in prayers for peace to prevail, especially the forthcoming 2019 general elections.
In a remark, the acting chairman, Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Legion, Retire Major Ben Anigbogu, commended the government for remembering them each year at least to pay respect to the fallen heroes, soliciting for more interventions in their welfare, office accommodation, official vehicles among other human needs.
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