Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has pledged more support for security agencies, stating that security officers cannot be appreciated well enough in view of the enormous services they render to the nation.
Governor Bello spoke at the launch of the Emblem for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in the state, held in Lokoja.
The governor said the ex-servicemen have rendered selfless service to the nation hence the need to continually appreciate them annually.
He pointed out that officers and men of the various security outfits are people that should be supported at all times, saying that signing a document to lay their lives for others was the highest level of sacrifice a man can render for another.
Bello stressed the need to continually support the families of the fallen heroes, the living ex-servicemen and serving officers, describing their service to the country and humanity as unquantifiable.
His words, “I want to appreciate all security officers for always ensuring the security of lives and property of Nigerians
“Your services to the nation cannot be appreciated enough irrespective of our support
“You people decided to sign a document that yes, you are ready to put your lives on the line for others.
To me, this is the highest level of sacrifice a man can render to his fellow man.”
The chairman, Nigeria Legion of ex-servicemen in Kogi State, warrant officer David Salau, appreciated Governor Bello for giving priority to members of the Legion in the State.
Salau assured of their unalloyed support to the Governor Bello led administration in the state, stressing that they will continue to contribute their wealth of experience towards ensuring the security of lives and property of the people of Kogi State.
