Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Wednesday interacted with war veterans at the laying of wreath ceremony which climaxed the 2015 armed forces remembrance day celebration, urging Nigerians to always remember them for their immeasurable sacrifices for the nation.
The governor also laid wreath at the cenotaph of the unknown soldier , a nationwide activity that concludes the week-long commemoration of the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day held every January 15th.
The governor also freed the white pigeons, another symbolic gesture that signifies Nigeria’s commitment to peace and harmony following a 30-month civil war in which multitudes of soldiers and civilians died across the country.
He was joined at the solemn event in Ilorin, the state capital, by top government officials, such as Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi; security commanders; war veterans; community leaders; academics; members of the Nigerian Legion; and spouses of fallen heroes.
Governor Abdulrazaq urged Nigerians to always remember men of the Armed Forces and security agents for their immeasurable sacrifices for the nation.
He also requested citizens to continue to pray for peace and unity of the country.
“The significance of today is that we must never forget those that held us together today. We must not forget their families,” he told reporters shortly after interacting with veterans at the medical pavilion the state funded for members of the Nigerian Legion.
“We should continue to pray for Nigeria to have peace, harmony, and improved security.”
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Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, freed the white pigeons at the laying of wreath that climaxed week long activities marking the 2015 Armed Forces Remembrace day commemoration held in Ilorin on Wednesday.