GOVERNOR ABIODUN ASSURES WIDOWS OF FALLEN HEROES OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT

By Miracle Okoro, Abeokuta 

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured widows of fallen heroes in the state of employment opportunities and to also include them in the Nigeria for Women Project.

Governor Abiodun who made this known, during the launch of the year 2025-Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem at the Governor's office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta said the yearly donation for the Legion would be increased from N10,000,000 to N15,000,000.

" I am instructing the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to work with the Chairman of the legion to identify the widows that we can be employed immediately.  On the same note of empowering widows, I have instructed my Deputy alongside the Commissioner for Women Affairs, that the widows of our fallen heroes should be included in our Nigeria for Women Project immediately," he said.

He noted that, the emblem being launched symbolises respect, gratitude and unwavering support for men and women who have sacrificed their lives to maintain the nation's unity, saying that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.

Governor Abiodun said, the Armed Forces Remembrance Day serves as a reminder of the duty of every Nigerian to support the family of the fallen heroes and see to the welfare of the Nigerian Legion.

He noted that his administration would continue to support the Nigerian Army and all members of its sister security agencies, despite their placement on the exclusive list, adding that his administration would continue to allocate resources to equip security agencies in the state.

The Governor pointed out that the gathering was beyond mere date marking on the calendar, but a day to pay tribute to the extraordinary sacrifices of those who have served the country diligently.

In his remarks, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Master Warrant Officer Orukotan Olumuyiwa (Rtd) noted that the launch of the emblem, symbolizes   sacrifices made by men of the armed forces in battlefields for the restoration of peace and maintenance of the territorial integrity of the country.

Chairman Nigerian Legion commended the Ogun State Governor for continuously providing financial support for widows of the fallen heroes, commending him for not leaving out other veterans in the state from governments welfare packages.