ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY; GOVERNOR. BAGO HAILS SACRIFICES OF FALLEN HEROES



By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna 

The  Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has hailed the  sacrifices of fallen heroes and serving personnel of the nation in defence of peace, unity and progress of Nigeria while serving in the  Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).

 The governor made the recommendation during the Wreath Laying Ceremony in commemoration of the Armed Forces  Remembrance Day  (AFRD) 2025 held at cenotaph in Old State Secretariat , Minna , Niger State.    

He also commended both serving and retired personnel for their untiring efforts, sacrifices and commitment for keeping the nation one, safe and secured while paying special tributes to those who paid the supreme price in military operations within the country and across the globe. 

The Governor however, urged the people of the state  and other Nigerians to  continue to pray and support members of  armed forces in the discharge of their  constitutional duties, saying that members of  the Armed Forces of Nigeria deserve all the support and special goodwill for their unique service.

He further used the opportunity to present a cheque of the sum of Fifty Million Naira (50,000,000) as donation to the members of the Nigerian Legion in the state.

The  AFRDC 2025  provided an opportunity to honour the heroes both serving and retired for their immense contributions, service and sacrifice to the fatherland as well as other veterans that have paid the supreme price in the course of defending the nation.

The Nigerian Legion comprises retired, ex-service men and women whom have served the country with pride, commitment, selflessness and dedication in the services. 

The celebration had series of activities  such as Jumma'at Service and Inter-denominational Service that were conducted in Minna Military Cantonment . 

During the services at Central Mosque and St Mary's Catholic Church (Roman Catholic) in Minna Military Cantonment  soecual prayers were  offered in honour of the fallen and living heroes of members of the Armed Forces.  

The climax of the occasion includes reviewing of parade and laying of wreath by the Governor Bago,  Commander, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian (TRADOC NA), Maj Gen Kevin Aligbe, among others,  as well as signing of the condolence register and symbolic release of pigeons to signify peace by His Excellency, observance of a minute silence and blowing of the last post in honour of the fallen heroes.

Dignitaries present at the occasion include the Chief Judge of Niger State, the Chairman Niger State Council of Chiefs, members of the State Executive Council, the Commander 31 Artillery Brigade , Brigadier General Hamidu Bobbo, Commander 013 Quick Response Force Nigerian Airforce, Group Captain Idoko, Commissioner of Police and Heads of other Security Agencies in the state.

Others were Departmental Chiefs and Directors of TRADOC NA, Formations and Unit Commanders, Senior Military Officers (serving and retired), Members of the Nigerian Army officers Wives Association (NAOWA)Minna  Chapter amongst several others.

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