Sanwo-Olu Supports Military Widows, Veterans with Rice, Cash, Education Aid

Sanwo-Olu Supports Military Widows, Veterans with Rice, Cash, Education Aid
‎Physically challenged and elderly veterans also commended the Chairman of the Lagos Legion Council
‎‎Wolimoh revealed that Governor Sanwo-Olu recently donated 500 bags of rice and pledged N100 million to support the council’s activities

‎About 600 widows and 20 physically challenged military veterans have received palliatives from the Nigerian Legion, Lagos State Council, with funding support from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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‎Eko Hot Blog reports that the distribution took place on Tuesday during the Lagos Legion Day celebration at the Multi-Agency Office Complex Hall in Oshodi. Items shared included bags of rice, educational materials and cash gifts.

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‎Beneficiaries drawn from the Widows of Military Fallen Heroes Association and the Military Widows Association expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Legion for ensuring the governor’s donations reached them.

Physically challenged and elderly veterans also commended the Chairman of the Lagos Legion Council, Mr Akeem Wolimoh, for promoting inclusiveness in the distribution process.

‎The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, represented by the Director of Veteran Health, Nigerian Army, Brig Gen Edet Effiong, advised retired personnel to remain physically active to maintain healthy blood circulation and prevent age-related joint problems. He also encouraged them to enrol in the Defence Health Maintenance Limited scheme to guarantee access to healthcare services for themselves and their families.

Sanwo-Olu Supports Military Widows, Veterans with Rice, Cash, Education Aid — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

‎Wolimoh revealed that Governor Sanwo-Olu recently donated 500 bags of rice and pledged N100 million to support the council’s activities. He noted that proceeds from the pledge were used to procure food items and educational materials for widows and members.

‎He added that the council has introduced an annual educational support initiative for 25 students from the Nigerian Legion community.

‎Coordinator of the Widows of Military Fallen Heroes Association, Esther Leko, said coping after the loss of her husband has been difficult, especially in meeting basic needs such as food and school fees.