Niger Government has launched the emblem appeal fund for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a donation of N50 million.
Gov. Mohammed Umar-Bago launched the emblem at the Council Chamber, Government House Minna on Thursday.
Umaru-Bago acknowledged the sacrifices made by Nigeria’s fallen heroes in maintaining peace in the country.
He assured that his administration would continue to support the nation’s Armed Forces as they continue to give their all in ensuring the peace and stability of the country.
The governor also promised his continuous support to the Nigerian Legion in the State in achieving its mandates.
He said the N50 million from the State Government was to enable the organisation to address some of its challenges.
The Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Niger State Chapter, Mahmud Ahmed-Baba, appreciated the governor for his support.
He explained that the N20 million donates by the state government during the 2024 emblem appeal fund raising enabled the legion own a permanent office which was named after him.
He also said that part of the money was used to cater for veterans in all the 25 Local Government Areas of the state including widows and families of fallen heroes.
Ahmed-Baba used the medium to appeal to individuals, including corporate organisations, to kindly donate generously to the veterans and give them a sense of belonging.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was climaxed with the emblem decoration of the governor who is also the patron of the Nigerian Legion, Niger chapter.
Also decorated included deputy governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, and other top government functionaries