Wike To Launch Emblem Appeal Fund, Today

The Secretary to Rivers State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has confirmed that the 2022 Emblem Appeal Fund Launch would now hold today.
Speaking during the Central Planning Committee meeting, yesterday, in Port Harcourt, the SSG who is also the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, affirmed that Governor Nyesom Wike, would be the special guest of honour and chief host of the ceremony as he enjoined corporate organizations, philanthropists and free spirited individuals in the state to join hands in support of the veterans, widows and children of fallen heroes.
He said, “The Armed Forces Remembrance Day Ceremony will hold on January 15, 2022. In furtherance of this remembrance, it is the tradition to raise funds to support the legionnaires, widows of fallen heroes and their children called the Emblem Appeal Fund which holds tomorrow, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Banquet Hall, Government House.
“The men and women who served in the military and fought wars for us are now retired and weak, it is now our turn to also support them.
“The funds go directly to the legionnaires, and widows and children of the fallen soldier”.
The January 15, 2022, Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration would hold at the Isaac Boro Park Cenotaphs, Port Harcourt.