Makinde Vows to Cater for Well-being of Retired Armed Forces and Families of Fallen Heroes

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has laid wreaths at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in honour of Armed forces personnel who died in line of duty.

Governor Makinde also inspected a Guard of Honour mounted by detachments of the Nigerian Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the Nigerian Legion at the event held at Remembrance Arcade, Agodi Ibadan.

The Governor while speaking assured retired armed forces, especially the injured and family of the fallen heroes that his government will continue to cater for their well-being.

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Makinde, however, also used the occasion to appreciate efforts of security agencies for supporting his administration in maintaining peace for economic to thrive, charged them to continue to guaranty adequate security in the state.

Speaking with newsmen, Chairman, Nigerian Legion Oyo state, Evangelist Julius Ogunkojo, called on retired soldiers to join the body in order to be continually useful to their society and the nation at large.

Highlight of the grand finale of the week long event include three volleys of 21-gun salute fired, released of white pigeons to indicate peace and harmony, special prayer, minute silence and presentation of car gift to pioneer founder of Federal Road Safety Corp, Major Rasaki Salawu (RTD).

Governor Makinde, was flanked by Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major-General Godwin Onubogu, Chairman, Nigerian Legion Oyo state, Evangelist Julius Ogunkojo and others.

The annual event celebrated nationwide every 15th of January was attended by top government functionaries, political gladiators, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin represented by Oba Kola Daisi