2021 Armed Forces Remembrance: Anambra Launches Emblem Appeal Week

By Chukwudi Ndubeze

Anambra state government has on Wednesday, launched Emblem Appeal Week at the Government House Awka to officially kick off the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.

The Armed Forces Remembrance day is set aside by the government to honour and support both serving and retired members of the Armed Forces who devoted their active working years to the service of their fatherland, and to raise fund for the upkeep of the Widows of the fallen Heroes and their dependants.

The event attracted the Army, Navy, Police, Department of State Services, Road Safety Corps, and other service commanders.
Governor Willie Obiano who represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke reminded the people that the security agents make a lot of sacrifices to ensure safety for all, hence the need to support them when necessary.
The Governor commended serving and retired security agents in the state for all their efforts in safeguarding the state, and assured to continue to support them.

In his remark, the State Chairman Nigerian Legion, Mr Benson Agbogu while appreciating Governor Obiano led administration for all its assistance to the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion, pointed out that they are still faced with poor budgetary allocation, lack of operational vehicles, lack of befitting office accommodation, and jobs, appealing to the government to look into the challenges in view of addressing them.

The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Uche Okafor was represented by his Deputy, Dr Pascal Agbodike at the event.

Meanwhile, Governor Willie Obiano has called on the citizenry to always support security agents to encourage them to be more committed to the job of securing life and property.