The Oyo State Government has pledged the sum of N10 million for veterans and departed heroes of the Armed Forces.
Governor Seyi Makinde made known the donation of the state government during the launch of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund Raising Week held at the executive council chambers of the Oyo State Governor’s office, Ibadan, on Thursday.
Speaking, Makinde appreciated the efforts of the Armed Forces, serving, retired and late, in preserving the nation’s democracy even to the extent of paying the supreme price.
He noted that men of the Armed Forces were deserving of great applause and support as they are usually proactive and work even in less conducive environment.
On his part, the governor also made a personal donation of N1million.
This is as he directed the leadership in each of the 33 local government administration to provide the sum of N200,000 as monthly subvention and running cost office of the Nigerian Legion in their domain while the sum of N500,000 was approved for the State Council of the Legion in Oyo State.
Makinde’s approvals was in response to earlier requests of the Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Dr Ogunkojo Adeyemi which also included demand for official vehicles, renovation of the council headquarters of the legion, increment of the salary of its personnel working at the State Secretariat, Ibadan.
More than ever, Ogunkojo called for increased support ofthe government, individuals, organisations for families of ex-servicemen and persons who committed their lives to the security and peace of Nigeria.
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