Oyetola urges peaceful co-existence

Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has urged Nigerians, especially residents of the state, to live in peace with one another.

The governor said the fact that some people laid down their lives for peace to reign showed the importance of peace to any society, irrespective of the people’s race or religion.

Oyetola spoke yesterday at the 2019 Emblem of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the State Government House in Osogbo, the state capital.

The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi, assured the Nigerian Legion that his administration will not rest on its oars at supporting the families and loved ones left behind by the fallen heroes.

He used the event to enjoin those fanning embers of violence in the northern part of the country to sheathe their swords in the overall interest of our dear nation.

Mr. Oyetola enjoined the citizenry to always remember the fallen heroes, stressing that the peaceful environment of today wouldn’t have been possible if the martyrs had not laid down their lives.

Comrade Oladimeji Olalere on behalf of the members of the Nigerian Legion and the families of the fallen heroes express his gratitude to the immediate past administration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for the part played to move the Nigerian Legion, State of Osun command to its present position.

He stated that Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Appeal Week is set aside globally to appreciate the patriotic disposition of these noblemen and women, hence the need to continually pay tribute to them through the annual celebration.

Olalere implored the Nigerian Legion donors and philanthropists to kindly and always redeem their pledges when made, stressing that the gallant soldiers died in various battle fronts so that Nigeria and its citizens can live in peace.