Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborowevri has assured the military and other sister security agencies of the continuous support of his administration to their operations in the state.
The governor stated this on Tuesday at the launch of the 2025 Emblem Appeal Fund held at the Government House, Asaba.
Gov. Oborevwori, who was represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Fidelis Tilije, said the state appreciates the sacrifices of fallen and serving members of the military for their efforts in keeping the peace and protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
“This event affords us the opportunity to remember, appreciate, and honor the brave officers and men who paid the ultimate prize for the sake of the peace and the unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Delta State, I salute our fallen heroes who died in the two world wars, the Nigerian Civil War and other peacekeeping missions around the world.
“Our gratitude also goes to the men and officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces who are daily putting their lives on the line in the current fight against insurgency, terrorism and banditry. These gallant men and women remind us every day of what it means to be a patriot.
“As a people, we must continually respect and honor our fellow countrymen in uniform for the work they are doing to keep us together. They do not deserve anything less. In the words of one of our elder statesmen, to keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done.
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“In line with the fourth pillar of the more agenda of this administration which is enhanced peace and security, we will continue to collaborate as well as render the necessary support to the Nigerian Armed Forces and allied security agencies in their various operations in the state,” Gov. Oborevwori assured.
The governor appealed to the private sector and well- meaning individuals to show strong support to the nation’s fallen and serving heroes by donating generously to the launch of the remembrance emblem.
He then directed all the local government council chairmen to launch the 2025 Armed Forces Emblem in their respective council areas, while charging the state charter of the Nigerian Legion to put the funds realized from the emblem launch to good use.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion in Delta State, Mr. Ojei Boniface appreciated the governor for his support to the legion.
He solicited for more support in the areas of empowerment and the allocation of farmland to the Nigerian Legion for commercial agriculture.
