ACTIVITIES marking this year’s Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day ended on Thursday, January 15, with a solemn assembly in Delta State and the ceremonial laying of wreaths at the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Cenotaph in Asaba, the state capital.
The ceremony was attended by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; his Deputy, Monday Onyeme; Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor; Chief Judge, Justice Tessy Diai; Service Commanders of the Armed Forces; Commissioner of Police; Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Kingsley Emu; Chairman, Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Orodje of Okpe, HRM, Felix Mujakperuo; and members of the Nigerian legion among others.
Oborevwori, who was the Special Guest of Honour, was received with a traditional military salute before proceeding to inspect a guard of honour mounted by officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian Legion.
A minute of silence was observed in honour of the fallen heroes, followed by interfaith prayers for the repose of the souls of the departed heroes, their families, welfare of veterans and divine guidance for the nation’s leadership.
Thereafter, the governor led Service Commanders of the Armed Forces, Commissioner of Police, representative of traditional rulers, legionnaires and top government functionaries in the solemn laying of wreaths.
Other highlights of the ceremony were the firing of volleys and the release of white pigeons, symbolising peace, hope and renewal, by the governor, who reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the noble ideals for which the heroes fought and fell.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, December 2, last year, launched this year’s Armed Forces remembrance day Emblem Appeal Fund in honour of Nigeria’s fallen heroes, wounded veterans, and serving troops on the frontline of duties.
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