The Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac, says the sacrifices of veterans as well as the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, who served Nigeria with valour and selflessness, can be honoured when we strive to maintain harmony, unity and work together as a people, irrespective of our tribe, religion and political differences.
The Warri South Council Boss, made the assertion at the Warri South Council Main Secretariat in Warri, Delta State, Wednesday January 15, during the grand finale of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day/Launching of Emblem.
While stating that Armed Forces Remembrance Day, is not just a ceremony, but testament to our gratitude and solemn remainder of the price paid for our peace and freedom, Comr. Agbateyiniro, noted: “This year 2025, marks another chapter in our collective acknowledgement of the heroes, who laid down their lives in defense of our sovereignty, those who still stand guard and the veterans, who continue to inspire us with their resilience.
Comr. Agbateyiniro, speaking, as others listen with rapt attention
“Their sacrifices are corner stone of our nation’s unity and strength. While we pay tribute to our heroes, we must ask ourselves, what are we doing to sustain the legacy they fought for? Peace and progress are not solely the duties of soldiers, they are collective responsibilities. Let us as a people, strive to maintain harmony and unity in Warri South.
“As we remember them today, let us also remember their families, who bore the weight of absence and loss, often without recognition.
“It is our obligation to ensure that the families of the fallen heroes/heroines, are not forgotten and that our veterans receive the respect and care they deserve.”
L-R. Hon. Kingsley Edafiadjebre, Major Pius Unurhiere (Rtd.) Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, Chief (Dr.) Roland Oritsejafor, Chief Mason Igiegie & Chief Sylvester Udi
The Chairman of Nigeria Legion, Warri South Chapter, Major Pius Unurhiere (Rtd.) in his address, noted: “These makes the second year the unknown soldier departed from (Erejuwa Play Ground) we want to believe that he has arrived his permanent destination.
Major Pius Unurhiere (Rtd.) reading his address
“It is important to inform Mr. Chairman and the entire Local Government that the number of widows of the fallen heroes are drastically increasing due to banditry, terrorism and other forms of insecurity situations in the country.
A cross section of some other security chiefs present
“It should be noted that they are the responsibility of the Local Government, when it comes to welfare. In the past, they have been denied of much amenities like the days of palliative and other necessary things. It is therefore my request that they should be carried along.”
Highpoints of the colourful celebration, were the launching of Emblem, parade by members of Nigeria Legion/Inspection of the Guard of Honour by the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, Chairman, Nigeria Legion and the Divisional Police Officer. There was also the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier.
Some members of Military Widows Association, Warri South
The Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, the Chairman, Nigeria Legion, Warri South Chapter, Major Pius Unurhiere (Rtd.) the Area Commander, Nigeria Police Force, Warri, The Commanding Officer, Nigeria Airforce, Warri, the Commanding Officer, Navy, Warri, The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, represented by Chief (Dr.) Roland Oritsejafor, The Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom, Warri, HRM Ogheneochuko Morris Eyekpimi-Egbobonyen, Owhotemu II, represented by Chief Mason Igiegie, The Ovie of Agbarha, Warri Kingdom, HRM, Kingsley Emakpor Orereh, represented by Chief Sylvester Udi, Warri South PDP Chairman, Hon. Richard Pessu, Vice Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Hon. Kingsley Edafiadjebre, Secretary to Warri South Local Government, Mr. Emmanuel Nunu and Warri South Council Head of Personal Management, Mrs. Remi Omatsuli.
Commander J. Mohammed (left) & Sqaudron Leader ID Owuapu
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