Governor of Sokoto State Ahmed Aliyu yesterday participated in the wreath-laying ceremony to mark 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, reiterating that their sacrifices will never be forgotten.
The governor led other dignitaries at the ceremony to lay their wreaths as a mark of respect and remembrance of the nation’s fallen heroes.
Other dignitaries who participated in the ceremony included the speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, state chief judge Justice Saidu Sifawa, Garrison commander 8 Div Sokoto, Brig.-Gen. Tawasimi was the commander of the 119 composite unit Nigerian Airforce Group, Umar Salihu Maibuhu, state commissioner of police Ahmed Musa, state chairman of the Nigerian Legion, and the representatives of the wives of the fallen heroes.
The event, which took place in a colourful way, also featured the usual gun salute and a march pass, among other activities.
Gov. Aliyu later signed the condolence register for the fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
The governor commended the serving and fallen heroes for their invaluable contributions to making Nigeria an indivisible country through their meritorious and selfless service and dedication.
He reassured his administration’s determination to continue to support the various security agencies in protecting the lives and property of the citizenry.
He also thanked the people of the state for their continued support of his administration and called for its sustenance.
The governor later took time to inspect a medical outreach organised by the Military for the legion members in the state.
