“We are
gathered here today to open up the floodgates of our national memory and spare
some thoughts on the numerous sacrifices that the members of the Nigerian Armed
Forces have made to protect our freedom and preserve our nationhood”. These
were the striking words of the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano
at a special ceremony held yesterday to launch the sale of emblem to mark the
2015 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Conference Hall, Government House,
Awka.
The
governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor of the State, Dr Nkem Okeke
in appreciating the worthy roles of the armed forces in national security noted
that “without the sacrifices of the Nigerian servicemen, there would have been
no Nigeria today. We must never lose sight of their bravery nor fail to
acknowledge their patriotism”
Present at
the event were the Deputy Speaker ofAnambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chukwudi Orizu, Chief
Judge of the State, Justice Peter Umeadi, Secretary to the State Government, Hon Oseloka Obaze, President of the Customary Court of
Appeal, Honourable Commissioners and many other political appointees.
Also at the
ceremony were heads of the security agencies in the State;
Here is the event in pictures…
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| Deputy-Governor,Dr Nkem Okeke (right) with Chief Judge, Justice Peter Umeadi |
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| Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Chukwudi Orizu being decorated |
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