Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq at the weekend launched the Emblem Appeal Fund Week as part of the lined-up activities to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
The Governor, while acknowledging the significant roles of servicemen in promoting security, promised to sustain his government’s support to uplift them and the well-being of their family.
Speaking at the launch in Ilorin, the Governor said: “We commend the selfless service of these servicemen which serve as a foundation upon which our collective security and stability are built.
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“We also acknowledge the veterans who returned from the battlefields and continue to live among us. Many bear lasting scars from their service to our country, and it is our shared responsibility to ensure that they, as well as the families of our fallen heroes, are treated with dignity, care, and compassion.”
Represented by Hauwa Nuru, Commissioner for Finance, the Governor explained that the Emblem Appeal Fund provides a platform for everyone to contribute to the welfare of ex-servicemen, widows, and dependents, calling on all and sundry to support them.
“It is an opportunity to translate gratitude into concrete support and remembrance into action. May the souls of our fallen heroes rest in perfect peace. May our nation continue to enjoy peace and stability,” he added.
On her part, Mariam Nnfatima Imam, Commissioner for Social Development, disclosed that the government will mark this year’s edition with an empowerment of over 40 persons, including widows of fallen veterans, orphans, and veterans living with disabilities.
She said each of them will receive N200,000 as support to improve their living conditions.
“During the Remembrance Emblem Launch last year, His Excellency, the Governor of Kwara State personally donated the sum of ₦10 million, demonstrating the State’s solidarity with our serving personnel, veterans, and the families of our fallen heroes,” she recalled.
Also speaking, Anigiobi Abdulkadir, Brig. General (Rtd), thanked the Governor for the generous donation during last year’s Emblem Appeal Fund Week that he said greatly impacted their lives.
Highlight of the event was an award presentation, cash empowerment and launch of Emblem.
