By Ahmad Saka
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commended the military for showing gallantry in curtailing the activities of insurgents in the North East and decimating bandits.
Mohammed said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remained a binding force uniting the nation and supportive in ensuring that democracy has come to stay in the country.
He commended the sacrifices of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Armed Forces in remaining professional, saying Nigeria remains indivisible due to roles and the sacrifices of the Armed Forces Nigeria and the fallen heroes.
The governor gave the commendation during the year 2025 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony which took place at IBB Square, Bauchi. He stressed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria has successfully kept the unity of the country, hence the need to recognize their contributions and sacrifices.
Governor Bala who was the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer at the event, gifted a 406 Peugeot Saloon to the State Chairman of the legion in Bauchi State for mobility and easy running of the affairs of legionnaires in the state. He maintained that the retired service men effectively contributed in preserving the territorial integrity of Nigeria, thus the reason to care for their wellbeing.
Climaxed of the grand finale was the wreath laying ceremony and the release of the pigeons by the Special Guest of Honour and other dignitaries and a free medical outreach for the legionnaires and other guests.
Also, the Commander 33 Artillery Brigade Bauchi, Brig Gen Emmanuel Egbe invited senior officers, widows of the fallen heroes, members of Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association and those of Soldiers Wives Association, special guests and other dignitaries to a lunch reception he organized at the Vulcan Officers Mess, Shadawanka Barracks, Bauchi.
Speaking during the lunch, the Special Guest of Honour and Commander Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, Maj Gen Mohammed Ahmed said the event was not only designed to reflect in regrets of losing colleagues, but to also celebrate the unity that Nigeria is enjoying today.
He urged all well-meaning individuals and groups to rally magnanimously to support the families of the fallen heroes. Activities for year 2025 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Bauchi State were graced by very senior military officers serving and retired, dignitaries from all walks of life and heads of paramilitary agencies in the state.
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