Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has commended officers and men of the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their tremendous service to the country.
AbdulRazaq gave the commendation on Monday in Ilorin on the occasion of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and laying of wreath in honour of the fallen soldiers.
The Governor joined other heads of security agencies, and the Nigeria Legion to lay the wreath at the Remembrance arcade in Ilorin.
“The first and most important thing is to appreciate our Armed Forces for the sacrifices they have rendered, and still rendering during the first and second world wars and internal security operations up till today,” the Governor said.
AbdulRazaq also thanked the security agencies for their excellent roles in special operations in some parts of the state.
“They hardly sleep in the barracks, bushes, and offices at night. We have to appreciate them.
“We equally appreciate their families, their tremendous roles, and how they contribute generously to the efforts to rehabilitate some of them,” he added.
“In Kwara (in particular), we appreciate the Armed Forces. They are doing a good job. We thank them for their services throughout Nigeria to make the country safe and peaceful. Let us be united in Nigeria,” he said.
Other dignitaries who also laid the wreath at the event included
the State Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Adebara; heads of security agencies; representative of the Speaker Kwara House of Assembly and House Leader Hon. Oba Magaji; representative of Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Tertiary Education Dr. Mary Arinde.
Others were Commissioner for Social Development Hon. Kemi Afolashade; representative of the Emir of Ilorin Sheikh AbdulRahman Kelani; Chairman of the Nigeria Legion Kwara state branch, retired Brigadier General Abdulkadir Anigiobi.
The rest were the Commandant, Nigeria Legion Corps of Commissionaires, Dr Olusegun Omolale, Vice Chancellor University of Ilorin Prof. Wahab Egbewole; Chief Medical Director University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) Prof Yusuf Abdullahi; and Hajia Ramat Sallaudeen, a widow of one of the fallen heroes.
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