Armed Forces Day: We’ll give widows, orphans priority — Gov Sani

Governor Uba Sani has promised that the Kaduna State Government will continue to prioritize the welfare of the widows and orphans of those who sacrificed their lives for Nigeria’s freedom and peace.

The Governor made this commitment at the Interdenominational Church Service marking the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Andrew Military Church, Ribadu Cantonment, on Sunday. He lamented that many of the dependents live in poverty and squalor.

The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. James Kanyip, said, “We shall continue to design and implement empowerment schemes that will lift them from poverty to self-sustenance. This is the least we can do for them.”

“We pray fervently to the Almighty God to continue to have mercy on the souls of our fallen heroes. May He continue to comfort and strengthen the families they left behind,” he added.

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According to the Governor, “Members of the Armed Forces are at various fronts making huge sacrifices to keep us safe and secure. We owe them a debt of gratitude. We must continue to honor our fallen heroes by contributing to the forging of unity and enhancing peaceful co-existence in our respective communities.”

The Governor noted that “Crisis and conflicts have continued to retard our progress and development. Resources that ought to be invested in addressing developmental challenges are being deployed to managing crises and confronting non-state actors laying siege to our communities.”

Governor Uba Sani maintained that “The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is a sober and important national event where we remember those who paid the ultimate price to keep our country united, protect citizens, and ward off foreign aggressors. Their acts of valor and heroism will forever be remembered and appreciated by Nigeria and Nigerians.”

“As we mark this day, we must take a moment to reflect on the challenges of nation-building and the urgent need to rededicate ourselves to the building and consolidation of peace and unity in our dear country,” he added.

The Governor promised that his administration is committed to restoring the glory of Kaduna State as the melting pot of cultures. He added, “We are rebuilding trust, forging peace, unity, and understanding, and extending socio-economic infrastructure to the 23 local governments of Kaduna State.”

“Through the Kaduna Peace Model, we have restored peace and security to conflict-impacted areas of Kaduna State. It is a work in progress. We shall continue to utilize the non-kinetic approach until every community in our dear State breathes the new air of peace and tranquility,” he concluded.