Fubara Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem With N100m

Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called for more support for families of fallen and retired members of the Armed Forces.

He said such support was in recognition of their sacrifices for national unity and stability.

Fubara spoke yesterday during the Emblem Appeal Launch to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, held at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

The governor described the theme of the 2026 celebration, “Sacrifice and Unity: Honouring Our Heroes,” as timely and significant.

He said retired soldiers devoted the better part of their lives to the defence of the nation and the maintenance of peace and stability across the country.

In demonstration of the state government’s commitment, Fubara donated N100 million to launch the 2026 emblem appeal fund.

The governor said the amount represents a 150 per cent increase over the ₦40 million donated by the state during the previous appeal.

Fubara urged the Nigerian Legion to forward the names of 50 wards for employment, to enable the state government to fulfil its commitment made last year.

He said the ongoing construction of the Legion’s permanent secretariat would be completed next year.