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President Goodluck Jonathan has stressed the need for Nigerians and corporate bodies to continue to show support to veteran military personnel.
At the launch of an emblem for 2015 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja on Monday, President Jonathan commended Nigerian soldiers for showing gallantry in the fight against terrorism in the north-east.
“Those who fight to stabilise the country should be appreciated at all times,” President Jonathan told the gathering at the Conference Center in the Presidential villa.
He pledged the commitment of his administration to the welfare of the veterans and urged state governments to lend support to the course.
The President further urged Nigerians to donate generously to the emblem week, instructing all who have any business in the Presidential Villa to ensure they wear the emblem
The Chairman of the Nigerian Legion (group of veteran soldiers), Mika Daya, called on all that were present to donate generously not just for the families of the dead but those alive but incapacitated.
He also pointed out that there were more losses this time in the hands of Boko Haram.
The Minister of Defence, Aliyu Gusau Mohammed, said that it was an enduring tradition and a time to express appreciation to the armed forces for the sacrifices made in the service of their fatherland in line with the theme for the year 2015.
The Minister further showed example as he allowed the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion to get his own emblem pinned up.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an annual event organised to honour soldiers who fought in various wars in and outside Nigeria.
Many of them, referred to as heroes, died living impoverished families while others are alive but need support.
The Remembrance Day ceremony will hold on January 15 and Nigerians have been asked to buy the emblem and wear it, as they could be saving a life by that singular action.
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