Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur has assured that the present government is ever ready to continue to map out programmes that will impact on the lives of widows and orphans of the fallen heroes and legions in the state.
He stated this when the members of Armed Forces Remembrance Day paid him a courtesy visit on the launching of Emblem Appeal Week 2022 at the Government House Maiduguri as part of the long week celebration.
The deputy governor on behalf of the Borno State Government launched the Emblem Appeal Week with the sum of Ten Million Naira and appealed to the members to ensure judicious utilisation of the resources for the welfare and benefits of widows and orphans of the fallen heroes.
Kadafur however commended the gallantry efforts of the Nigerian Armed forces in sacrificing their lives to ensure that the country is rid of insurgency and other criminalities.
The Chairman Nigerian Legion, Borno State Council, Col. William Mamza (rtd) appealed to the state government on behalf of the widows and orphans of the fallen heroes to help in alleviating their sufferings and also make life better for the legions who have served the country with, commitment, selfless service and dedication.
The chairman said the Nigerian Legion In Borno State has placed the present administration on record for its tremendous assistance to the legion in various ways.
Highlight of the ceremony is the decoration of the Deputy Governor and other personalities present with the Emblem by the chairman of the legion.
