15th January, 2016
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta
Governor Ibikunle Amosun while releasing white pigeon,signifying peace in the state. Photo: Abiodun Onafuye, Abeokuta
Governor Ibikunle Amosun while releasing white pigeon,signifying peace in the state. Photo: Abiodun Onafuye, Abeokuta
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state, southwest Nigeria, has advised Nigerians to always show love and affection to the families of fallen heroes.
He reminded the people that, irrespective of all what could be happening to us, Nigeria must remain indivisible.
Amosun stated this Friday while speaking with newsmen at the arcade ground, Abeokuta, immediately after the completion of this year’s armed forces remembrance day celebration in the state.
According to him, “there is need for us to appreciate the families of the fallen heroes. We should take good care of their families, we should show appreciation to those who are fighting at the war front.
“Some people are out there day and night, fighting and protecting us. We cannot pretend not to know they are there sacrificing their lives for us.
“We must show love, affection and appreciation to them and also to the families of those who lost their lives.
“What I want to let us know is that to ensure peace continues to reign in the country, we must love one another and Nigeria must remain one.”
The governor led in the laying of wreaths and was followed by the service chiefs and the four paramount rulers in the state.
Others that laid wreaths are; Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brig.Gen. M. S. Dan Walks; Commandant, Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta, Lt. Commander F.U. Arukwe; State Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali; Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Ogun state, Comrade Sunday Tosin Osunsi.
The paramount rulers are Alake and paramount ruler of Egba land, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, Akarigbo and Paramount ruler of Remoland, HRM Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo CON, Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle.
Dignitaries at the event include the Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs Yetunde Onanuga, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Suraj Adekunbi, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, Head of Service, HoS, Elder Sola Adeyemi.
Body of Permanent Secretaries, Directors, social and political groups, youth groups, artisans and students union officials also attended the event.
Prayers were offered for President Muhammed Buhari, his cabinet, the nation, Governor Amosun, Ogun state and to the fallen heroes and their families.
Prayer was led by both the Brigade Chaplain, Roman Catholic and Brigade Imam, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun state.