By Matthew Unyove
The Isoko South Council Chairman, Hon. Friday Warri Ovoke, paid tribute to fallen heroes during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day/Emblem Fund raising ceremony in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, honouring their sacrifices for the nation’s freedom and security.
Speaking at the commemoration on Wednesday at Oleh, Warri lauded the courage and dedication of military personnel, acknowledging their resilience in the face of separation, uncertainty, and loss.
The Council Boss, Comrade Friday stated that “this National annual event brings into focus the supreme sacrifices made by our patriotic Nigerians who demonstrated the greatest loyalty and love for their fatherland
Calling for public cooperation with the heroes, the Chairman appealed, that “people should rally round our living heros and heroins who fought gallantly in the battle field in order to ensure peace and unity for our country”.
Comrade Warri Friday however, appeal to all and sundry to reciprocate the supreme sacrifices made by the fallen soldiers by supporting and co- operating with the government in its efforts to restore peace and stability which is the only sure route to full and enduring democracy for the Nation
Earlier in his address, the Legion Chairman in Isoko South Local Government, Lt Col. Agalabri Napoleon, CNC, said that the occasion calls for sober reflection and must remind everyone the debts owed the fallen heros who fought gallantly to restore peace in the country.
In a short Sermon during the ceremony entitled ‘Upholding the Nation,’ taken from 1st Samuel Chapter 17 Verse 45-47, the officiating minister, Ven. Isaiah Okegbe, said the blood of the fallen heroes was shared for the Nation Nigeria to experience the peace we have today.
Highlight of the ceremony was the laying of wreaths by the Council Chairman, the Commander 181 Battalion, DPO Oleh Police Division, Religious leaders amongst others at the feet of the unknown soldier in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.
