The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Nigerians not to take for granted the price fallen heroes paid to ensure the country’s indivisibility.

The governor said this while participating in the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at Oba Ovonramwen Square in Benin City on Tuesday.

He said, "It is a solemn event to remember those who fought to keep the country together. It is because of the sacrifice they made that we still have this country today, so we should not take it for granted. We should not forget everyday of our lives either as politicians, public servants and citizens that a price was paid for our unity.”

Speaking on support for families of fallen heroes, the governor said institutional arrangements were on ground to support their welfare as well as that of Legionnaires.

"As a routine, I provide financial succour for their welfare," the governor said.

He, however, said that the Nigerian government could do more to ensure serving military men and officers were well-catered for, noting “The Nigerian government can do more within the limits of available resources. There is room for improvement.”

During the event, there was symbolic release of white Pigeons, laying of wreaths, hoisting of flag and 21 gunshots salute in honour of the fallen heroes.



PHOTO 1:
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki laying the wreath in commemoration of Nigerian fallen heroes, during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki inspecting the guard of honour, during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (2nd right); his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu (right); Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Greg Omorogbe (middle); Commander, 107 Air Maritime Group, of the Nigerian Air Force, Wing Commander, Fatai Ganiyu, (2nd left) and Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Olusegun Odumosun (left); during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, in Benin City, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019

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RIP TO ALL OUR GALLANT NIGERIAN SOLDIERS AS THEY LAY THEIR LIVES DOWN FOR PEACE TO REIGN IN OUR COUNTRY.
You will ALL always be in our heart FOREVER.
#RESPECT

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RIP to our gallant soldiers.

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My governor

Lol. Oga, naija army no worth all these tins u wrote anymore. If na USA, everyone they celebrate their fallen heroes cox they re nt being politicized bt here in naija, army hv lost their respect since they became a mere political tool in this tyranny administration. So serving in naija military nw is nt worth it anymore. For nw, no glory bt bigotry.

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RIP TO ALL OUR GALLANT NIGERIAN SOLDIERS AS THEY LAY THEIR LIVES DOWN FOR PEACE TO REIGN IN OUR COUNTRY.
You will ALL always be in our heart FOREVER.
#RESPECT

Rip to all the zombies without brains :-D :-D

We say a big thank you to the gallant soldiers who have laid down their lives for Nigeria.

My governor. APC has changed the fortune of Edo. I passed through the north ibie/okpekpe road for the first time during the festive period to go see my grandmum. Oshiomole laid down a masterclass I must say.

Gone are the days of Lucky and his gang of PDP rogues.

As usual a dusty and dirty tomb and a very dirty environment where dignitaries attended. Am beginning to fear we might not get it right.



Abeg see correct tomb here, no be that eyesore wey i dey look there.

What unity do they always talk about,




we are not one and can never be one.

BenzEne1:
We say a big thank you to the gallant soldiers who have laid down their lives for Nigeria.

My governor. APC has changed the fortune of Edo. I passed through the north ibie/okpekpe road for the first time during the festive period to go see my grandmum. Oshiomole laid down a masterclass I must say.

Gone are the days of Lucky and his gang of PDP rogues.

Bro Sorry to say After the road of oshiomole's administration what has obaseki done?? No feelings attached just asking

What unity. The disintegration of this shithole is inevitable. The question is when

#Think