Armed forces day: Work towards nation’s unity, Obiano charges Nigerians

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano on Monday charges Nigerians to support the sincere efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to develop the country on all fronts, just as he said that no meaningful development can manipulate without unity and cohesion.

Governor Obiano, who spoke shortly after performing the laying of wreath ceremony as part of activities marking the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, said it was important for all Nigerians to rededicate their lives in a way that would always strengthen the unity of the country as exemplified by the supreme sacrifices paid by the fallen heroes.

The Governor said without the sacrifices paid by men and officers of the Armed Forces, there would not have been an entity called Nigeria today, and as such, it was for the people to always refrain from actions that are inimical to the peace, unity and oneness of the nation.

According to Governor Obiano, the current administration of President Buhari has so far displayed his passion for the development of the country, but it was important for all to support the President in his quest to massively develop the country.

Speaking on the significance of the remembrance service, Governor Obiano said: If you look at the history of Nigeria, today we remember our fallen heroes. Without them there will be no Nigeria as we speak and so it is very important that beyond even remembering them, we should also rededicate our lives in a manner that we will always remember that the cohesion of Nigeria is so significant and that is important for all of us to hold Nigeria together and that is really the significance of this event.

When asked on series of threats to national security in some sections of the country, Governor Obiano said they are real threats especially in Benue State, where hundreds of people have been killed by the Fulani Herdsmen, he then called on the Federal Government to intensified its effort to curtail the menace in order to make progress and improvement on economy development of the country.

“So, I just want to advise Nigerians that the unity of Nigeria is more important than anything you can dream of. It is only when we are united that we can make progress. You know the present administration is so particular about the development of the country. Nigeria is bigger than any individual and so we advise all Nigerians to know that the unity of Nigeria is what is paramount to this government”, Obiano said.

Also speaking at the event, Anambra State Chairman of Nigeria Legion, Rtd. Major Nwankwo Ifeanyichukwu, prayed for the families left behind by the fallen heroes and urged Nigerians to be disciplined and commit to doing the will of Almighty God.

He said all that the fallen heroes fought for revolved around having a united, peaceful and disciplined nation.

Other dignitaries who performed the laying of wreath at the event held at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka include the Anambra State Chief Judge, Justice Peter Nnanna Ueadi; Commander Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Onitsha, Colonel Idiosik Akpan, John Ahwen, Commander, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Anambra State Command, Head of Services, Anambra State, Barr. Harry Odu, HRM Igwe Ben Emeka, among others.