Governor Lalong Honours Fallen Heroes, Calls For Peace

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has paid tribute to Nigeria's fallen heroes who have made sacrifices for the unity, peace, and stability of Nigeria, urging all citizens to honour their courage by living in peace with one another.  

Lalong stated this during the laying of wreaths to commemorate the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the tomb of the unknown soldier, Joseph Gomwalk Secretariat, Jos. 

Speaking with journalists after the event, he said the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies have made sacrifices to not only keep the country as one, but also ensure that its territorial integrity is kept intact. 

"Nigeria has in recent years been confronted by internal security threats that are compounded by lack of harmony and tolerance among Nigerians which has further stretched the security architecture.

"Security agencies have continued to do their best to confront the challenges and must be supported by all Nigerians in order to motivate them to put in their best to make further sacrifices. 

"Unless Nigerians deliberately work towards building a peaceful society by respecting one another, obeying the rule of law and exposing criminals, the security challenges will not be resolved because the capacity of the security agencies will continue to be overstretched", he stated.

He also appealed to Nigerians to be generous towards the families of fallen heroes as well as retired soldiers who are battling many health challenges and carrying responsibilities of dependants. 

The Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Speaker Rt. Hon. Yakubu Sanda, Acting Chief Judge David Mann, GOC 3rd Amoured Division Gen. Ali and other dignitaries laid wreaths in honour of the fallen heroes.