Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has launched the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund of the Nigerian Legion, Niger State Chapter.
The governor presided over the launch of the emblem at the Council Chamber of the State’s Government House in Minna.
Governor Umaru Bago, who acknowledged the numerous sacrifices made by the ex-servicemen for the protection of the sovereignty of Nigeria, during which some of them paid the supreme price, added that the emblem launch was significant and the fallen heroes must be remembered.
He said that security was at the top of his government’s priorities, stressing that collective efforts were required from every patriotic Nigerian to achieve it.
Governor Bago assured that the state government will bring in members of the Nigerian Legion to train the Vigilante Corps and forest guards, among other non-conventional security organisations, with the view to making them more effective.
The governor, however, assured the Nigerian Legion of his administration’s unflinching support.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigeria Legion, Niger State Chapter, Mallam Mamuda Baba Ahmed, pointed out that the annual celebration of Armed Forces Remembrance Day was to pay tribute to all the fallen heroes who fought tirelessly and died in the line of duty for the sustainable peace and unity of the nation as an indivisible entity.
He commended the sterling leadership qualities of the governor, assuring that the Nigerian Legion will contribute its quota for Governor Umaru Bago’s administration in the state to achieve its “New Niger” agenda.
The Chairman thereby made a passionate appeal. to the government, well-meaning individuals, corporate organisations, philanthropists, community leaders, and religious bodies for support to enable them to care for their welfare in conjunction with the families of the fallen heroes.
He also requested office accommodation and an operational vehicle to convey security operatives to their duty posts.
Governor Umaru Bago, his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, and all elected and appointed officeholders launched the emblem with a total sum of N20 million, even as a minute of silence was observed in honour of the fallen heroes.
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