The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has called on the federal government to give greater attention to the needs of the families of the Nation’s fallen heroes and ex-servicemen in appreciation of their contributions to the peace and development of the country.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that In his Goodwill Message to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, signed by Mr. Emma Madu,
the Chief Press Secretary To The Speaker,
Udeze urged serving security personnel in the country to emulate the team spirit and selfless service exhibited by the fallen heroes and called for intensive efforts towards provision of adequate security for the masses.
The Speaker who maintained that security of lives and property is a collective responsibility, appealed to well meaning citizens as well as other stakeholders to join hands with Governor Chukwuma Soludo in his efforts to achieve relative peace and security in the state.
He noted that as we celebrate the patriotic zeal, gallantry and bravery of those men and officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces whose blood earned the country freedom, government at different levels should fortify the security architecture of the country to enable the serving security personnel surpass the achievements of the ex-servicemen.
Rt. Hon. Udeze enjoined affluent Nigerians to commit part of their God-given resources for the upkeep of the families of the fallen heroes and ex-servicemen as well as security of lives and property of the people.
