Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Nigerians to always pray for ex-servicemen and serving military personnel for God's protection and blessing as they make sacrifices for the unity of the nation.
Speaking during the Inter-denominational service to mark this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the St Peter's Anglican Church, Rumuepirikom , Governor Wike said that ex-servicemen, serving military personnel and the widows of ex-servicemen deserve better treatment from the country.
He reiterated his call for the Federal Government to set aside funds for the welfare of families of deceased ex-servicemen.
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| L-R. Rivers State Governor, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, with his Wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, his Deputy, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Speaker, State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani and the State Chief Judge, Justice A. I. Iyayi-Lamikanra during the Inter-Denominational Church Service marking the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Rumuepirikom, Port Harcourt on 14th Jan. 2018. |
The governor said:
"They defend this country by stopping insurgents from seizing the country.
"They deserve the prayers of all Nigerians for the sacrifices they make for the unity of the country . The N5million we give their families at their death is not enough ".
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L-R. Rivers State Governor, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, with his Wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, his Deputy, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Speaker, State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani, State Chief Judge, Justice A. I. Iyayi-Lamikanra and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Kenneth Kobani at the Inter-Denominational Church Service marking the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Rumuepirikom, Port Harcourt on 14th Jan. 2018.
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He assured widows of deceased ex-servicemen of the support of the Rivers State Government to make life more meaningful for them.
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| Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo (Right) in a handshake with the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division of Nigerian Army, Major General, E. O. Udoh (Left) during the Inter-Denominational Church Service marking the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. With them is the State Sole Administrator, Nigerian Legion, ACG Justice O Chichi and his Wife at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Rumuepirikom, Port Harcourt on 14th Jan. 2018. |
In a sermon, the Rector of St Peter's Anglican Church, Venerable Israel Omosioni called for the mobilization of youths to contribute their quota to the development of the country.
He said that youths should not be neglected in the creeks, as their contributions will help fast track growth.
Prayers were said for the fallen heroes and their surviving families, Rivers State, Nigeria, the Nigerian Legion and the Church.
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