RSG Launches Emblem Appeal Fund, Dec 9

As part of activities to mark the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Rivers State, the state government has established schedules to kick-start the annual ceremony with the launch of the Emblem Appeal Fund on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Speaking during the inauguration of members of the Central Planning Committee for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, said Rivers State Government has remained consistent in caring for veterans, widows of fallen officers and officers in active service, as he called on Rivers people to actively participate and partner government to promote the peace and security of the nation and care of the officers.
“It is important that we continue to support the veterans and widows of fallen heroes to further encourage serving officers who daily pay the ultimate price for this nation with their lives.
“His Excellency, ChiefNyesomWike has always led the crusade to support and ensure better lives for veterans, serving officers and widows of fallen heroes”, he said.
The SSG confirmed that on Saturday, January 15, 2022, the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration would hold at the Isaac Boro Park with parades and wreath laying activities.
He also said that Interdenominational Church Thanksgiving Service and Juma’at service have been scheduled to hold on Sunday,January 9, and Friday, January 7, 2022, respectively.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Special Service Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. George Nwaeke, urged all security agencies and MDAs involved in the ceremony to actively participate to ensure a memorable ceremony.

By: Susan Serekara-Nwikhana