Mustapha Alfanla -Kwara
Kwara State Governor and the Chairman Governors’ forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq laid the wreath at the cenotaph of the unknown soldier on Wednesday, January 15.
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A nationwide activity that concludes the weeks-long commemoration of the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
The Governor also freed the white pigeons, another symbolic gesture that signifies Nigeria’s commitment to peace and harmony following a 30-month civil war in which multitudes of soldiers and civilians died across the country.
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He was joined at the solemn event in Ilorin, the state capital, by top government officials, such as Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi; security commanders; war veterans; community leaders; academics; members of the Nigerian Legion; and spouses of fallen heroes.
Governor Abdulrazaq urged Nigerians to always remember men of the Armed Forces and security agents for their immeasurable sacrifices for the nation.
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He also requested citizens to continue to pray for peace and unity of the country.
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