Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Ganduje salutes fallen heroes

Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said the Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an important occasion meant to remember the enormous contribution of the fallen heroes who died in the service of the nation.

According to him the event is a tradition that takes place every year to acknowledge the sacrifice made by fallen heroes towards ensuring the unity and the defense of the country.

This was contained in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hassan Musa Fagge, on Sunday.

Ganduje represented by his deputy and APC Governorship Candidate Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna stated this on Sunday shortly after the parade and wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the Cenotaph in Kano,’’ the statement said.

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He added…”We are here to show our concern and relate with the families of the legionnaires”.

“We will continue to encourage and support both serving and retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces in their effort to keep and secure the territorial integrity of our country Ganduje assures”.

Others who laid the wreaths include Heads of security formations in the State and senior government officials.