Lagos State Governor Babajide SanwoOlu has reiterated his commitment to the welfare of the families of late armed forces officers.
SanwoOlu said the labors of the heroes past would not be in vain.
He spoke at the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration and interdenominational divine service which was held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja.
The event themed: “I will heal their land”, was organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
It had in attendance, top government officials, including the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State chapter. Top officers of the armed forces and the police were also well represented.
The governor said the occasion provided an avenue to thank military officers for their commitment to ensuring that the country remained safe.
Home Affairs Commissioner Prince Anofiu Elegushi said: “This gathering is to celebrate and remember our fallen heroes. Those that are no more and those that have any form of disability. Part of our celebrations is to give thanks to God for the nation, state, and armed forces. We are doing this to pray to God to heal our land and we believe He will do so.”
