In commemoration of 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, has posited on the need for all Nigerians to work toward sustaining the nation’s unity and peaceful coexistence.
Makinde stated this during the Special Jumat Service, held at the Oja-Oba Central Mosque, Ibadan, to
mark the remembrance day.
The Governor who was represented at the ocassion by the Deputy Chief of Staff – Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, stressed that the unity of Nigeria as a nation is non negotiable.
He urged Nigerians to be patient and never give up, assuring that Nigeria will soon be a better place, “the country is a great nation.”
He further appreciated the contributions of the ex service men to the unity and peaceful coexistence of Nigerians.
He reiterated the committment of the state government to always support the ex service men and families of the gallant fallen heroes.
Highlights of the ocassion was a prayer session presided over by the Chief Imam of Ibadan land – Shelkh AbdulGaniyy Agbotomokekere, for the families of ex-servicemen especially, the fallen heroes.
The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion – Mrs Fausat Sanni and representatives of the Nigerian Army, Custom Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, Immigration Service, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, Federal Road Safety Commission, attended the special jumat service.
