The governor stated this at the Eucharistic Service for 2016
Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the St. Patricks Cathedral
Awka, Anambra State.
The governor who was represented by the Chief of Staff,
Professor Joe Asike, said that every patriotic Nigerian is indebted to the
Armed Forces for the supreme sacrifices they have made to preserve the
country.
Said he: “We cannot quantify the sacrifices the Armed Forces
make daily for the sake of peace. The peace we enjoy in our state today is as a
result of the efforts of men and women of the armed forces and the ultimate
sacrifice they are willing to make to protect Nigeria. We should all be
grateful to them.”
Earlier in his Homily, Bishop of Ahiara Diocese, Peter
Okpalaleke described the Armed Forces Remembrance Day as a significant day for
the Army and all branches of the force because it is a day to remember those
colleagues who lost their lives while trying to protect the nation and make it
safe for the living.
The Bishop noted that the Armed Forces personnel were not
pursuing personal greatness but rather they are working hard for the greatness
of Nigeria. According to him, “They left their wives and children for the
safety of the nation. It therefore is important that every member of the armed
forces should see their mission as a way of drawing closer to God.”
Bishop Okpalaeke called for prayers by all in remembrance of
those who lost their lives in the fight to protect the nation, and also the
living as we struggle to keep the country safe.
The Mass was
attended by senior officers of the armed forces including the Anambra State,
Commissioner of Police, Hosea Karma. Also in attendance were
representatives of the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly and the Chief
Judge and Head of Service, Prince Harry Uduh amongst other dignitaries.
Photo: Group photo of Bishop Okpalaeke, Prof Joe Asike and others after the Mass at St. Patricks Awka
We owe the Armed Forces Gratitude for Defending the Nation – Gov. Obiano
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