By Tope Musowo
Lagos
Lagos state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday donated N5million to widows of members of the Nigeria Armed Forces, who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, urging Nigerians and corporate organisations to emulate the gesture.
Ambode, who announced the donation at the launch of the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal, held in Ikeja, said members of the Armed Forces, over the years, continued to demonstrate courage and gallantry which resulted in the return of relative peace to the North eastern part of the country.
The governor said that the occasion was one that afforded Nigerians the opportunity to spare a thought for the nation’s deceased heroes and to contribute to the welfare and wellbeing of the families they left behind.
“Every year, we all come together, in different parts of the country, to show appreciation for the sacrifice of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, who put their lives on the line to protect the territorial integrity of the nation and keep our country together as one indivisible unit.
“Whatever we do today to make life better for these people, including those officers and men, who suffered lifelong disability, will go a long way to motivate those still in active service to give their best to the nation.
“I wish, therefore, to use this opportunity to appeal to Lagosians and corporate organisations to donate generously towards this noble and humanitarian cause. Nothing is too much to give in remembrance of our dead heroes and for the welfare of their families especially during this yuletide season,” the governor said.