From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas on Monday promised to consider all welfare demands of the retired members of the armed forces in the state.
Kefas made the declaration at the 2024 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Jalingo.
He said that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes would not be taken for granted.
He urged the general public to support their families and the families of the retired members of the armed forces.
The governor, who is a retired army officer commended the Nigeria Army for their relentless efforts in responding to Insecurity threats in the State.
He expressed his determination to continue support to security agencies in the State so as to achieve a crime free society.
Earlier, W O Nuhu Samaila (Rtd), Chairman of the Legion in the State said that many retirees were still active.
Samaila said that their members could work in the area of security, urging the government to consider them in such areas.
He also appealed to the state government to support the organisation to complete it’s secretariat, provide a vehicle and provide them with monthly running-cost.
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