By; Olurotimi Phillip Odofin.
The Executive Governor of Kogi State His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has praised the nation’s fallen heroes for their abiding faith in the country, Lauds the resillient of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their fight against insurgency.
The Governor made the remarks at St. Andrew’s Military Church (Protestant) at Chari Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja as part of activities to commemorate the Nigerian Armed Forces day 2022.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Dr) Edward Onoja at the interdenominational church service, said the efforts of the Armed Forces in uniting and securing the nation.
Chief Onoja delivered the Governor’s message. Quoting from the book of Judges Chapter 5 Vs 2-31, spoke on the role of leadership and sacrifice in every sphere of life.
The Topic of the message was centered on; Gratitude And Remembrance For Our Soldiers and Other Fallen Heroes.
In his closing message, Chief Onoja, opined that a soldier is not just a patriot of the purest order but also the very epitome of citizenship because of their sacrifices.
The message was followed by a poem in admonition and prayers for the fallen heroes and their families.
Prayers were equally held for the fallen heroes that have given their life to the course of safeguarding the country whilst the congregation also prayed for those currently at the war front, peace missions and other internal and external assignments.
Other top governments functionality who attended the church service in company of the Deputy Governor are; the State Security Adviser, Navy Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd) and aides of the Deputy Governor.
Also present are the Commander Army Records, Commander NNS Lugard, State Director of SSS, and other senior military and paramilitary officers.