ARMED FORCES EMBLEM LAUNCHING: WE MUST CARE FOR VETERANS – GOVERNOR ADELEKE – Osun State Official Website

Breaking News

Osun begins Interview for shortlisted Teachers across the State | GOVERNOR ADELEKE CONDOLES OSOGBO MUSLIM COMMUNITY OVER THE PASSING OF IMAM ABDULAFEEZ HAROON SAMONIGONGO | Osun State to Host Global Stakeholders Conference on Sustainable School Feeding and Child Nutrition. | GOVERNOR ADELEKE MOURNS PASSING OF OBA OMOLOSO MAKANJUOLA | GOVERNOR ADELEKE CELEBRATES APC’s NATIONAL SECRETARY, AJIBOLA BASIRU, ON HIS BIRTHDAY. | Governor Adeleke Congratulates Adeniyi on his Appointment as Chair of World Customs Council. | Osun State Marks a Groundbreaking June in Climate Leadership and Renewable Energy. | GOVERNOR ADELEKE CELEBRATES REP. OMIRIN ON HIS BIRTHDAY. | GOVERNOR ADELEKE EULOGISES SPEAKER EGBEDUN AT 40 | GOVERNOR ADELEKE EXTOLS EX-DEPUTY GOVERNOR, ERELU OBADA AT 74. | GOV. ADELEKE DECLARES FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025, AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK HIJRAH 1447AH | Hijrah 1447: Governor Adeleke Felicitates with Muslim Ummah. | GOVERNOR ADELEKE GREETS CHIEF OF STAFF TO PRESIDENT, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA, AT 63. | GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU AT 60. | Osun LGs: Governor Adeleke Restates Commitment to Peaceful Resolution | Governor Adeleke Eulogises Sister, Yeyeluwa Modupeola Adeleke-Sanni on her birthday | Governor Adeleke Eulogises Sister, Yeyeluwa Modupeola Adeleke-Sanni on her birthday. | Tinubu Minister Commends Governor Adeleke for Rapid State Development | GOVERNOR ADELEKE FELICITATES OBA AKANBI AT 58. | Governor Adeleke Honoured with Award of Excellence on Climate Action at OAU International Conference. | Don’t pay Osun Local Government Fund into Private Accounts, LG Commissioner Warns CBN, AGF
IMG-20240110-WA0052
System Analyst January 10, 2024

ARMED FORCES EMBLEM LAUNCHING: WE MUST CARE FOR VETERANS – GOVERNOR ADELEKE

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO – 10/01/2024- Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on public and private bodies to support veterans as a mark of recognition for their service to the nation.

Speaking at the 2024 launching of the Armed Forces Remembrance emblem at Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke noted that economic crises facing the nation should not warrant the neglect of military veterans.

“Service personnel, whether serving or retired, are a critical backbone of national existence. No sacrifice is more noble than one that involves loss of life or even permanent incapacitation. These brave men and women gave it all for our safety and protection.

“We therefore owe them eternal gratitude and appreciation. As a nation, we need to reappraise our national policy on veteran care. As much as we take care of the living, we must accord detailed care to the wounded ,injured and those with permanent physical disability. We must devise a special care programme for the veterans to appreciate their sacrifice for the nation.

“In current world power diplomacy, a nation is as strong as its armed forces. An armed forces well cared for to strengthen the capacity of the nation to protect and defend herself. Maintaining national territorial integrity is a sacred task undertaken by Nigerians of various backgrounds. Reciprocating their personal offering demands strong post service care and attention.

“As much as we note the current national economic challenges, there are certain sectors that must not suffer neglect such as the military veterans. In other climes, they are rightly treated as the apple of the eye of the government. That sector is about life and death”, the state Governor noted.

He assured the veterans that the state government will continue to support the Nigerian Legion, assuring that “In 2024, we will expand our support level in recognition of their contributions to nation building and development”

Speaking earlier, the Osun State Chairman of Nigerian Legion, Comrade Oladipo Abioye Peter commended Governor Adeleke for his wonderful performance since assuming office , pledging the support of the legion for the state government.

The event was attended by top government functionaries and various service and security commanders.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *