From
right; Ondo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, Commissioner
for Women Affairs & Social Development, Mrs. Olasinmi
Akindele-Odunmbaku and Ondo State Chairman Nigerian Legion, Major
Vincent Abiola (rtd).
The Governor who was
represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, made this declaration
in Akure on Friday while disbursing loans worth five million Naira to
the wives of fallen heroes at the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He
said the Mimiko-led Government since assumption, has disbursed over 22
million Naira as loans to wives of soldiers who died in active service
to ameliorate their sufferings.
Commissioner
for Women Affairs & Social Development, Mrs. Olasinmi
Akindele-Odunmbaku (2nd right), presenting a cheque to one of the widows
of the fallen heroes, Dr.(Mrs) Taiwo Agoyi (right), while the Chairman,
Micro Credit Agency, Mrs Banke Sutton (left), watches
According to him “Despite the
current economic hardship being experienced in Nigeria, our government
will not relent in its quest to always put smiles on the faces of widows
and the good people of Ondo state.
“The pivotal role played by
the fallen heroes in defending the territorial integrity of the nation
cannot be overemphasized hence the need to support the legionaries,their
dependents as well as those who are still alive” Oluboyo said.
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo laying wreaths
Earlier, the State
Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Development, Olasinmi
Odunmbaku, said various empowerment programmes have been put in place
by the present administration to empower the legion as she seeks the
cooperation of well-meaning Nigerians for the families of fallen heroes.
Speaking on behalf of the widows, Taiwo Agoi, thanked the State Government for always standing by them whenever the need arises.
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