The Chairman of Ofu Local Government Area, Hon. Hassan Atawodi, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to continue to provide the necessary tools and enabling environment for the Armed Forces to effectively discharge their constitutional responsibilities of protecting the lives and property of citizens in the state. He stated this via a telephone call with journalists on Monday to mark this year's celebration.

Hon. Hassan Atawodi said, "Our fallen heroes deserve our praise and prayers. They have paid the ultimate price with their lives for our nation in exchange for peace. We want to thank God for those great men and women who devoted themselves to the service of the nation and, in the line of duty, lost their lives while others were maimed or became incapacitated. Some died in the course of the battle, some died as a result of injuries sustained in the course of protecting the nation, and they left their loved ones behind. Unfortunately, as a nation, we have not done well in looking after those who have served the nation appropriately, and I am praying that as a nation, we will do better in looking after them.”

Recognizing the effort of the state government towards the Armed Forces, the Chairman praised the Governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bell, CON for his passion and love for men and women of the military and paramilitary. He expressed optimism that the incoming Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo will consolidate on the achievements of Bello in this regard.

The chairman pledges to give necessary support to the men and women of the arm forces working within his local government area to achieve their golden responsibilities in discharge of their duties.

Armed Forces Remembrance Day is a national day of honour and gratitude for the military personnel who have served and sacrificed for the peace and security of Nigeria. It is celebrated every year on January 15, the anniversary of the end of the Nigerian Civil War in 1970. On this day, Nigerians pay tribute to the fallen heroes and veterans of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Legion, as well as their families and loved ones.

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