ONDO State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has vowed to continue to fight for the survival of the country.
Akeredolu spoke yesterday at the Holy Service commemorating the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus House Cathedral, Region 22 Headquarters, Oke-Ijebu, Akure, the state capital.
The governor appreciated all the security agencies in the state including the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun Corps and the Nigerian Legion for their commitment and resilience in protecting Ondo State and serving the nation.
He solicited ceaseless prayers for the peace and security of the country and Ondo State in particular, especially as the forthcoming general elections draws nearer.
Arakunrin Akeredolu charged Nigerians to conduct themselves in a peaceful and patriotic manner during the electioneering and on the election day.
The governor, who took the first lesson from 2 Samuel 1:17-27, disclosed that the celebration is marked annually to rekindle interest in the affairs of the families, dependents and relations of Nigerians who lost their lives in wars and peacekeeping operations across the globe.
“I am equally mindful of the fact that several security challenges have claimed lives of many of our great officers and soldiers. Indeed, the selfless services of our men in this noble profession, to ensure national cohesion and global peace cannot be quantified.”
“The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration is, therefore, to honour our departed war heroes and veterans and appreciate those still alive particularly those that had suffered various deprivations in the cause of their duties and operations.’’
The cleric in charge of the region, Pastor Elijah Ajibade, in his message titled, “Appreciating the Sacrifice of Our Patriots”, thanked the state government for holding the programme at the church.
Ajibade said the selfless service of both serving and fallen heroes should not go unnoticed, stressing that the fallen heroes had paid the supreme sacrifice to defend the territorial integrity of the nation.
