BY ADEKOLA BOLUWAJI NIFEMI
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has donated N75 million to the State Council of the Nigerian Legion as part of his government’s commitment to the welfare of Legionnaires and families of the fallen heroes.
Governor Sanwo-Olu announced the donation during the Appeal Fund and Launching of the Year 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem at the Lagos House, Marina, on Monday.
The Governor, during the ceremony attended by the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; members of the State Executive Council; Service Commanders and Commissioner of Police; and officials of the Nigerian Legion, also launched the emblem and Appeal Fund ahead of the January 15, 2025, commemoration of Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Speaking during the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration’s commitment to the continuous welfare of Legionnaires, particularly the elderly and the families of the fallen heroes.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended members of the Nigerian Legion and the fallen heroes for their service to the country, assuring that Legionnaires would not be left out of the various programmes of his government.
The Governor in response to the appeal by the Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion, DCG Akeem Olawale Wolimoh, promised to donate some housing units in Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Estate in Ikorodu to the State Council of the Nigerian Legion to provide shelter to the vulnerable and aged among them.
He also promised to provide security vehicles and equipment as support to the Nigerian Legion, who expressed their continuous readiness to contribute their quota to the protection of lives and properties in Lagos State.
Speaking earlier, DCG Wolimoh praised Governor Sanwo-Olu for his welfare and concern for retired officers and the families of the fallen heroes in Lagos State.
He said the N50 million donated to the State Chapter of the Nigerian Legion last year during the launching of the emblem was judiciously used for the welfare of members and families of the fallen heroes.
During the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu, along with his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro; Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Layode; some members of the State Executive Council and heads of security agencies in the state, were decorated with the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem.