FIC Report (Abia State) – The Governor, Dr Okezie lkpeazu has commended the sacrifices and commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the maintenance of National, Sub National, Regional and Global Peace and Security.
Dr. Ikpeazu who made the commendation during the Grand finale marking the end of the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at the old Cenotaph ground, Ogurube layout, Umuahia said the country must continue to appreciate and acknowledge the patriotic contributions and sacrifices of the Nigeria Armed Forces in the fight against Boko Haram, Insurgency, Kidnapping, Banditry, Armed Robbery, Terrorism and other forms of criminality across the country.
The Governor represented by his Deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu pointed out that the achievements of the Nigerian Legion in the State cannot be over emphasized given her commitment in the training of security personnel for churches, Schools, Banks, Ministries among others and reassured that as a security conscious Govt, they will continue to prioritize security and always partner the Nigerian Legion and other security Agencies in their effort to sustain the prevailing peace and security in the State.
He stressed the need for all to, as a mark of honour for the sacrifices of the Men ad Women of the Armed forces of Nigeria,show greater commitment to the unity of the nation and the task of building a greater and better Society and further promised that the present administration will not relent in their commitment to always encourage and support the State Chapter of the Nigeria Legion and other Security Agencies in all areas within the limits of available resources.
In a vote of thanks,the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Deaconess Nna Rose Urenta said the event marks the end of the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration which commenced with the Launch of the Emblem Appeal Fund and Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service in honour of the country’s fallen Heroes that paid the supreme sacrifice and thanked the State Governor and everyone for ensuring the success of the event.
Highlights of the occasion included the inspection of Guards mounted by Men of the Nigerian Armed Forces by the Governor Representative, laying of wreaths at the feet of the unknown Soldier by the Governor, Dr Okezie lkpeazu represented by his Deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, The Commander, 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Brigadier Gen M.B. Wabili, The Commandant, Nigeria Navy Finance and Logistics School, Owerrinta, Commodore Bugaje, The Commissioner for Police, Mrs. Janet Agbade, the Chairman, Nigeria Legion, Abia State Chapter, Commander, Ambrose Nnabugwu, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Deaconess Nna Rose Urenta, the Chairman, Abia State Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Ndubuisi Nwabeke, Representatives of Widows of Commissioned and Non Commissioned Officers, Release of Pigeons and the raditional 21 gun salute in honour of the Nation fallen Heroes.
The SSG, Mr. Chris Ezem, the State HOS, Sir. Onyi Wamah, Body of Permanent Secretaries, Top Govt Officials, Service Commanders and Men of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Legionnaires and other notable Personalities graced the ceremony.
