Gov. Wike Urges Nigerians To Continually Remember Fallen Heroes

• Gov. Wike urges Nigerians to continually remember fallen heroes
• Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has appealed to Nigerians to continually remember, honour and celebrate Nigeria’s fallen soldiers, war veterans and their families for their extraordinary courage in service.

He made the call on Friday during the wreath laying and parade ceremony to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Port Harcourt, Eko hot blog gathered.

“On this solemn day and occasion therefore, we join the rest of our country to honour and pay tribute to all our soldiers who died at the various battlefields in the service of our nation.

“We also salute and honour every serving member of Nigerian Armed Forces carrying on today in the noble tradition of those before them dutifully defending our nation’s territorial integrity.

“They are fighting to keep us safe and secured in the face of insurgencies from Boko Haram, Bandits and other criminal elements threatening our peace and security across the country.

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“Our beloved country is still together, existing and waxing stronger as one indivisible, free, and democratic country because of your commitment and sacrifice to its unity and progress.

“As Nigerians, our collective desire is to have a country where we can all live in unity, freedom and security. A country where our children and grandchildren can live in relative comfort and strive for a brighter future,’’ he said.

Wike also restated the need to have an enduring reward system for officers and men of the armed forces to encourage them in their sacrifices to the country.

He said his administration has continued to implement such financial support policy for security personnel of Rivers origin.

He noted that such policy was driven by his government high regards for their selfless sacrifices in keeping Nigeria united and in peace.

“No amount of recompense can adequately assuage the loss of precious life or the disabling effects of permanent bodily injuries.

“But we shall never cease to accord profound honour that you deserve and canonise your bravery and patriotism at all times in expression of our gratitude for what you truly represent,’’ he said.

According to Wike, the society must endeavour to move beyond the yearly ceremonial ritual and comfort speeches of today to proffer adequate care and support for the families of every one of our soldiers who unfortunately pays the supreme price.