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Ogun to empower widows of fallen heroes

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised widows of fallen heroes in the state of equal employment opportunities and direct benefits from Nigeria for Women Project.
Governor Abiodun who made this disclosure during the launch of the year 2025-Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem at the Governor’s office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta stated that the yearly donation for the Legion would be increased from N10m N15m.
Prince Abiodun declared, ” I am instructing the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to work with the Chairman of the legion to identify the widows that we can be employed immediately. On the same note of empowering widows, I have instructed my Deputy alongside the Commissioner for Women Affairs, that the widows of our fallen heroes should be included in our Nigeria for Women Project immediately,” he said.
He noted that, the emblem being launched symbolises respect, gratitude and unwavering support for men and women who have sacrificed their lives to maintain the nation’s unity, saying that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.
Governor Abiodun described the Armed Forces Remembrance Day as a reminder of the duty of every Nigerian to support the family of the fallen heroes and see to the welfare of the Nigerian Legion.
He noted that his administration would continue to support the Nigerian Army and all members of its sister security agencies, despite their placement on the exclusive list, adding that his administration would continue to allocate resources to equip security agencies in the state.
He pointed out that the gathering was beyond mere date marking on the calendar, but a day to pay tribute to the extraordinary sacrifices of those who have served the country diligently.
In his remarks, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Master Warrant Officer Orukotan Olumuyiwa (Rtd) noted that the launch of the emblem, symbolizes sacrifices made by men of the armed forces in battlefields for the restoration of peace and maintenance of the territorial integrity of the country.
Responding, the Chairman Nigerian Legion commended the Ogun State Governor for continuously providing financial support for widows of the fallen heroes, commending him for not leaving out other veterans in the state from governments welfare packages.