Enugu Tasks Stakeholders On Legionnaires Families

The Enugu State Government has called on stakeholders to support dependants of the Nigerian Legion as a way of showing appreciation to the fallen heroes.

Acting Gov. Sunday Onyebuchi made the call on Monday during the 34th launch of the Armed Forces Emblem and Appeal in Enugu.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Ameachi Okolo, the acting governor assured the legion of the commitment of the state government to accomplish its goals.

“I call on my fellow compatriots and various organisations to offer whatever assistance that will help lessen the pains of bereavement for the affected children, widows and other dependants.

“I want to say that on our part as a government, we shall continue to support our armed forces and the Nigerian Legion to accomplish their goals to the best of our ability.

“I stand before you to pay my respect to the memories of our fallen heroes and to say that we will forever be grateful for the worthy legacies of your parents and husbands,’’ the acting governor said.

Onyebuchi commended the legion for the scholarship awards given to some children of their fallen colleagues in the state.

On his part, the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion in Enugu State, Mr George Amalu, appealed to the people to assist the legion in order to carter for the families of their fallen heroes.

“The fundamental forces that brought forth the legion came together for a more honest purpose. “The ideals that propelled the founding fathers and triggered this national event and obligation should not be punctuated with dishonesty; the genuine dream should live on,’’ Amalu said.

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Musa Daura, promised that the command would encourage and support the dependants of the fallen heroes.