2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Gov AbdulRazaq Lays Wreath In Ilorin, Hails Sacrifices Of Fallen Heroes
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State laid the wreath at the cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier in Ilorin on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, a nationwide activity that concludes the week-long commemoration of the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
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.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye noted that he was joined at the solemn event in Ilorin, the state capital, by top government officials including the Deputy Governor, Mr 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 members 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.
We should continue to pray for Nigeria to have peace, harmony, and improved security’ he told reporters shortly after interacting with veterans at the medical pavilion that the state funded for members of the Nigerian Legion.
Other dignitaries who laid the wreath at the event included the Deputy Governor; State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Abiodun Adebara; heads of security agencies; Deputy Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon Ojo Olayiwole; who represented the Speaker, Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Bosede Olaitan Buraimo; representative of the Emir of Ilorin, Sheikh AbdulRahman Kelani; Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Kwara State branch, retired Brigadier General Abdulkadir Anigiobi; representative of the Vice- Chancellor (VC) and Deputy VC, Prof. Adegboyega Adisa Fawole; Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) Professor Yusuf Abdullahi; and Mrs. Tiamiyu Fatimo, widow of one of the fallen heroes- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
