FIC Report (Ekiti State) – The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has praised the patriotism of the men and officers of the Nigerian Army, saying their sense of commitment to national duties saved Nigeria from drifting into anarchy and protect the country’s territorial integrity.
The Governor posited that it was in recognition of the onerous duty that Ekiti State Government under his watch, donated a whopping sum of N10 million to support the war veterans, besides the personal donation he made for the upkeep of those who fought to protect Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Oyebanji spoke in Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday, during a programme commemorating the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Ekitiparapo Pavilion, New Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Capital.
The event featured laying of wreaths which was performed by the Governor, Speaker of the Ekiti Assembly, Hon Adeoye Aribasoye, representative of the 32 Artillery Brigade Commander, Major Gen Imam Babakura, Police Commissioner, Mr. Joseph Eribo, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe and other high profile dignitaries.
Addressing the war veterans and soldiers, Oyebanji, represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, said Nigeria could have been plunged into ebullition, through horrendous activities of insurgents, bandits and kidnappers but for the efficiency of the Nigerian Military who deployed their strength to avert such sordid scenario.
Oyebanji thanked the military profoundly for partnering other security networks to make Ekiti safe for habitation and investments, assuring that his administration would work hard to cement the bond of unity among the security outfits in the state.
He commended those who lost their lives in the course of fighting for the nation and those who were still at the battlefields to restore normalcy to all the beleaguered areas.
In an extreme exhibition of empathy, Oyebanji urged Nigerians to pay huge respect and lend supports to the families of those in these categories in the spirit of brotherhood and patriotism.
Reflecting on the State of the nation, Oyebanji appealed to the citizens to unite and confront the insecurity pummeling the nation and constituting serious malaise to the socio-economic growth of Nigeria.
Oyebanji assured that he would rap up efforts to make lives more meaningful for the servicemen, war veterans and other Ekiti residents, by scaling up performance in the areas of road infrastructures, human capital development, security, job creation, food security and good governance.
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Omotola Oluyemisi
CIPRO
