By Promise Emmanuel, CPS to Kogi Deputy Governor, from Lokoja
Kogi State Government has expressed appreciation to the Legion of Service men for their bravery and sacrifices which have sustained the corporate existence of the country.
The state Deputy Governor, His Excellency Chief Edward Onoja made the expression on Thursday in Lokoja during the launch of the Emblem for the 2019 Armed Forces Rememberance Day, representing the Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello who is the special Guest of Honor at the event.
Chief Onoja praised the ex – service men for their show of love for the unity and peaceful coexistence of Nigeria which they demonstrated through their participation in the wars – both at Global and Local stages, noting that the state government would not abandon them.
He also promised to do a memo on the requests put to him by the leadership of the ex servicemen to the Governor, and assured them that as a security conscious leader, he would fulfill his promises to them.
The Deputy Governor also thanked them for the roles they played to ensure the re – election of the present administration, adding that they would sustain the good things they have done to improve their welfare and even do more.
Earlier in his address, the State Chairman of the Legion, Warrant Officer David Salawu had expressed gratitude His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello for the implementation of the monthly subvention to the Local Government Legion Offices, securing of befitting office accommodation for them and other things that have made life meaningful for members.
He also appealed for the implementation of the increment in subvention to the State Legion office among other requests to make the legion more comfortable.
In his address, the State Security Adviser, Navy Comamnder Jerry Omodara had also applauded the current administration for taking issues that concerned the welfare of the legion members seriously, and expressed gratitude on their behalf.
Other speakers, including the Makama of Lokoja, Rtd Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dirisu all praised members of the Legion and solicited public assistance for members to make life meaningful for the loved ones they left behind.
Present at the occasion were the Grand Khadi of the State Sharia Court, Justice Abdulkareem Aruwa, the President, Kogi State Customary Court, Justice Shaibu Ibrahim, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon Sunday Faleke, Other government officials, heads of security agencies in the state, former political office holders, among others.
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