Anambra State today joined rest of the country for the 2017 Wreath Laying and Parade ceremonies to mark the end of 2017 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day Celebration.
Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Nkem Okeke laying a wreath
The event which took place at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka witnessed Parade Formation by the Nigerian Army, Navy and Nigeria Legion and was earlier inspected by the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke.
Present at the event were the State heads of security agencies, including the Army, Navy, Police, Federal Road Safety Corps, Civil Defence among others.
Others were government officials, traditional rulers, captains of industries, to mention but a few.
Describing the event, Governor Obiano said the day was significantly set aside to remember and honour the sacrifices rendered by the Nigerian Armed Forces, in which some lost their lives in discharge of their duties.
Governor Obiano noted that the Armed Forces had made the nation proud in their recent effort to arrest insecurity and other insurgence in the country.
The Governor stressed the need to adequately cater for the welfare of security agencies, adding that the state government would always promote their interest by giving them a pride of place due to their relentless commitment in safeguarding the state.
He maintained that the present peace and security in the state were as a result of their doggedness and sleepless nights in ensuring safety of Anambra people, promising that the state would continue to sustain her present security status in the country.
While thanking God for the success of last yuletide season, Governor Obiano disclosed that his administration would ensure the state lives above economic recession, saying 2017 would be a bountiful year for the state, as tremendous amount of economic growth will be recorded.
The highlights of the event were laying of wreath, firing of 21 gun salute, and release of pigeons in honour of the past heros.
Reports by John Ndu
Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Nkem Okeke laying a wreath
The event which took place at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka witnessed Parade Formation by the Nigerian Army, Navy and Nigeria Legion and was earlier inspected by the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke.
Present at the event were the State heads of security agencies, including the Army, Navy, Police, Federal Road Safety Corps, Civil Defence among others.
Others were government officials, traditional rulers, captains of industries, to mention but a few.
Describing the event, Governor Obiano said the day was significantly set aside to remember and honour the sacrifices rendered by the Nigerian Armed Forces, in which some lost their lives in discharge of their duties.
Governor Obiano noted that the Armed Forces had made the nation proud in their recent effort to arrest insecurity and other insurgence in the country.
The Governor stressed the need to adequately cater for the welfare of security agencies, adding that the state government would always promote their interest by giving them a pride of place due to their relentless commitment in safeguarding the state.
He maintained that the present peace and security in the state were as a result of their doggedness and sleepless nights in ensuring safety of Anambra people, promising that the state would continue to sustain her present security status in the country.
While thanking God for the success of last yuletide season, Governor Obiano disclosed that his administration would ensure the state lives above economic recession, saying 2017 would be a bountiful year for the state, as tremendous amount of economic growth will be recorded.
The highlights of the event were laying of wreath, firing of 21 gun salute, and release of pigeons in honour of the past heros.
Reports by John Ndu
