The Kaduna State Government has launched the emblem for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in the state.

Speaking at the event held at Arewa House in Kaduna on Wednesday, the deputy governor of the state, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, paid tribute to Nigerian heroes dead and alive for their sacrifices in protecting the integrity, unity, and stability of Nigeria.

“We must therefore continue to show them and their surviving families that we appreciate their sacrifices.

“One way of doing this is marking this annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, dedicated to the memory of their sacrifices and their gallant efforts for the rest of us,” Balarabe said.

The deputy governor stated that Nigerian soldiers served in the first and second world wars, peace-keeping operations in many parts of the world, and the Nigerian civil war, saying many died in the battles and many more got injured.

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“These were done so that the world and Nigeria can be safe and peaceful for us and our children,” she added.

Balarabe, however, called for continued show of love to the soldiers and their surviving families in appreciating their sacrifices.

She said there was need to make life better for them by contributing funds through the purchase of the appeal fund emblem, adding that debilitating living conditions of retired soldiers and their families were never motivating images for serving soldiers who she said desired to put in their best for their country.

While appreciating their work, the deputy governor reiterated the sate government’s commitment to continue to meet their needs in the various command theatres they operated.

On his part, the Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Kaduna State Chapter, Maj. Danjuma Baren (Retd), appealed to the government and the public to support the fallen and living heroes and heroines to ease their sufferings.

He also appealed to the Kaduna State Government to provide the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion official vehicles to enable the association to discharge its responsibilities effectively.

The Star