Ganduje Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State had on Thursday launched the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Fund with Two million Naira.

Represented by his deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna at the event that took place at Kano State Government House, he also announced the contribution of N1 million by members of the State Executive Council and N4.4 million from the 44 local governments while the chief launcher, Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura donated N2 million.

The Governor said the state recognizes and appreciates the sacrifices of the nation's fallen heroes, veterans and also remember all those in internal security operation particularly on insurgency, kidnapping, and banditry in the country.

A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano, Musa Fagge quoted the governor as saying;

"It is befitting to honor the memory of the gallant officers, men, and women who paid the supreme sacrifice to keep the country united, therefore all stakeholders should rise up to ensure that the sacrifices our gracious heroes made were not in vain.

The Governor then assured of his administration's continued support to the ex-servicemen and their families.

Speaking, the Chairman of the Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Legion, Abdullahi Bagobiri appreciated the governor’s concern for the retired officers and their families.