Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on public and private entities to support the nation’s fallen heroes and their families as a mark of recognition for their service to the country.
Speaking at the 2024 launching of the Armed Forces Remembrance emblem at Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke noted that economic crises facing the nation should not warrant the neglect of military veterans.
Adeleke in a statement issued in Osogbo yesterday by his spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed assured the veterans that the state government will continue to support the Nigerian Legion with assurance that in 2024, his administration will expand its support level in recognition of their contributions to nation building and development.
His words, “Service personnel, whether serving or retired, are a critical backbone of national existence. No sacrifice is more noble than one that involves loss of life or even permanent incapacitation. These brave men and women gave it all for our safety and protection.
“We therefore owe them eternal gratitude and appreciation. As a nation, we need to reappraise our national policy on veteran care. As much as we take care of the living, we must accord detailed care to the wounded ,injured and those with permanent physical disability. We must devise a special care programme for the veterans to appreciate their sacrifice for the nation.
“In current world power diplomacy, a nation is as strong as its armed forces. An armed forces well cared for to strengthen the capacity of the nation to protect and defend herself. Maintaining national territorial integrity is a sacred task undertaken by Nigerians of various backgrounds.
Reciprocating their personal offering demands strong post service care and attention.’’
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