Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Sunday, commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to safeguarding lives and property under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Abiodun gave the commendation, during a Special Church Service to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, in Abeokuta.
The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, said that the Federal Government had taken decisive steps to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, improve intelligence coordination and enhance inter-agency collaboration.
He added that the Federal Government had also boosted welfare and provided modern equipment for the armed forces, adding that the efforts were already yielding positive results.
Abiodun urged citizens to support government’s initiatives aimed at promoting peace and unity in the country.
“Marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration has placed a responsibility on all of us, not just to remember our fallen heroes, but to renew our duty to uphold the values they defended.
“It is a moment of thanksgiving, remembrance, reflection and renewed national responsibility,” he said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of serving officers, veterans and families of fallen heroes.
“This administration will continue to support our service men and families of our fallen heroes; supporting them is not charity, but a duty we owe as a nation,” he said.
In his sermon titled “Greater Love: The Sacrifice of the Service Men,” Bishop of Christ Chapel of Grace and Mercy, Samson Popoola, said that the peace enjoyed in the country, was paid for by the sacrifices of military personnel.
He described the celebration as a moment of sober reflection, noting that the sacrifices of service men extended beyond the battlefield, as many were often absent from important family moments.
“Sacrifice was the only language of true love and that was what the service men have done for us”he said
Popoola urged government to continue to prioritise the welfare of families of fallen heroes, while urging citizens to show them love and support.
