We should not forget our fallen heroes – Bindow

Over N10million was realised at the emblem launch to commemorate this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Adamawa State. Speaking at the Council Chamber, Government House in Yola, on Friday, Governor of Adamawa state, Sen Jibrilla Bindow, expressed displeasure over the spectre of non remittance of pledges.

The Governor said: “Our fallen heroes have paid the supreme price of protecting the nation; we should not fail them by not immortalizing and honouring them”. He called for continuous support to the families of the fallen heroes.

Sen Bindow pledged the sum of N5 million on behalf of the state government and his personal pledge of five hundred thousand naira.

Deputy Governor, Martins Babale, stressed that other ways of expressing appreciation to families of the fallen heroes is to continue to offer hand of friendship and show support to families of the fallen heroes.

He pledged the sum of N1 million on behalf of all the commissioners and his personal donation of the sum of N200, 000.

Setting the pace for the commencement of the launch, Head of Service, Dr Louis Solomon Mandama, said the event is a weeklong affair which began with a press briefing and would culminate in the laying of wreath at the Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola.

In a short remark, State Chairman of Nigeria Legion, Master Warrant Officer Bashir Babayola, appreciated those who had redeemed their pledges and gave assurance that the monies realised had been dedicated to addressing the plight of widows and orphans left behind by the fallen heroes.

By Tom Garba, Yola