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Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by naptu2: 5:05pm On Jan 15, 2020
One of the things that makes Remembrance Day special for members of the Nigerian Legions (that is, ex-servicemen) and relatives of deceased soldiers is that this is that day that state governments fall over themselves to provide benefits to them. These are some examples.

(Note that Governor Wike had already provided scholarships to some children of deceased soldiers during last year's Remembrance Day.


Rivers State Government @rvsg_ng

ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY: GOVERNOR WIKE CALLS FOR THE DEFEAT OF INSURGENTS

•Governor Wike donates N100million for the scholarship of Children of Fallen Heroes

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Nigerians must unite and motivate the Nigerian Armed Forces to defeat the insurgents in the North-East.

Governor Wike also directed the Secretary to the Rivers State Government to work out modalities for the State Government to support the Nigerian Legion and soldiers of Rivers State origin who pay the ultimate price.

The Rivers State Governor also announced that the State Government has committed the sum of N100million for the scholarship programme dedicated to the children of the fallen heroes.

He spoke on Wednesday during the Wreath Laying Ceremony in Commemoration of 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, at the Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt.

He said: "The war on terror in the North-East has raged for too long, claiming too many military and civilian victims.

We must come together as a nation to do whatever that is necessary to support and motivate our soldiers to win this terrible war as quickly as possible and save the nation and our brothers, sisters and the children from the North-East from the continuing violence, abductions, and devastation by Boko haram and their affiliates.

"Apart from supporting the establishment of a trust fund, I have directed the Secretary to the State Government to work out areas of support to the State Chapter of the Nigerian Legion and the families of soldiers of River State origin who pays the ultimate price in the active service of our country. In addition, the State Government will provide scholarship for their children up to university level.

"N100million has been committed to the scholarship of the children of the fallen heroes by the Rivers State Government. We will also construct a Secretariat for the Legion, but not at Isaac Boro Park. We will develop the park into a Tourist Centre."

Governor Wike said that the nation remembers the members of the Armed Forces for their contributions to the unity of the country.

He said: "As a State we cannot thank you enough. And, as a people we will forever venerate you and your families for your valiant services and sacrifice for us all.

"Yes, we are here for the customary remembrance rituals, but for us, this cannot be enough. The greatest honour we can give in return for your service and sacrifice is for us to continue to work together for national peace, unity cohesion.

That is what the military signifies, which essence and ideals are what we must rededicate ourselves to advance for the progress of our country."

The Governor said the ceremony gives Nigerians the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices and contributions made by the armed forces in the service of the country.

He said: "But for the extraordinary courage and devotion to the unity and indissolubility of our country by the Nigerian armed forces; those who served during the civil war and those who continue to join and serve to date, there would have been no Nigeria today to call our own great country and celebrate as the leader and hope of the entire black race.

" Today, we can confirm that it is the patriotic operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on land, air and in our creeks that are largely responsible for the improved and sustainable peace and security that we are enjoying across Rivers State and its environs.

"What is most significant is the extraordinary courage to still render this duty knowing that the end could result in death. Indeed, if one may ask: what or which service and sacrifice for a people, for humanity, can be greater than this, for anyone to die for the sake of his or her friend?"

The Chairman of the Rivers State Command of the Nigerian Legion, ACG Justice Chichi thanked the Rivers State Governor for his extraordinary kindness towards the welfare and support of ex-servicemen and families of the fallen heroes.

He called on the Rivers State Governor to assist the Legion with financial support for the sustenance of scholarships for the children of the fallen heroes.

The Legion Chairman also appealed to the Rivers State Governor to build a Secretariat for the Legion.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
15th January 2020.

https://twitter.com/rvsg_ng/status/1217465019471933444

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by naptu2: 5:05pm On Jan 15, 2020
Remembrance Day: Kogi governor promises more support for family of fallen heroes

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has reaffirmed his Administration’s commitment to continue to support the Armed forces, law enforcement agencies and the families of fallen heroes in the state.

The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday at the commemoration of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the World War I and II Cenotaph, Lokoja.

The governor charged the living heroes to continue to defend the nation’s sovereignty, urging the citizens to support the government in catering for the well being of the loved ones left behind by the nation’s fallen heroes.

He similarly implored citizens to maintain law and order as security was a collaborative effort of different sectors of the society while urging the media to avoid disseminating falsehood.

The governor was joined by top service chiefs, representative of retired Service Men and the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRH Dr Ado Ibrahim CON, as they laid wreaths in honour and remembrance of the nation’s fallen heroes.

The governor had earlier inspected the Guard of Honour, signed the Hard Book, and released the white pigeons which symbolise existing national peace.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/remembrance-day-kogi-governor-promises-more-support-for-family-of-fallen-heroes/
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by GOFRONT(m): 5:17pm On Jan 15, 2020
Hmmm.......Gov Wike is not Wicked......

And as for Yaya Bello, I hope he lay Wreaths in Honour and remembrance of those he sent his thugs to kill in the just concluded Gubernatorial election in Kogi state.....Misplaced priority of a Gov.

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by sweetonugbu: 5:31pm On Jan 15, 2020
Gov DONATUS wike we hail thee

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by googi: 5:46pm On Jan 15, 2020
Very good gesture.

But na their moni. No be ime papa moni e dey "donate".

If say na Okorocha, Dem go curse am.
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by ursullalinda(f): 5:53pm On Jan 15, 2020
Is it from his personal purse?.....If not.....then the donation should be by River's state ......not by Wike

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by mosho2good: 5:53pm On Jan 15, 2020
*Imagine when you are about to give an offering in church with your last money and she texts you "buy condoms I'm on my way"*���
I swear the devil will win this battle
�������

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by flexyrule(m): 5:54pm On Jan 15, 2020
Oil money
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Hoodgod(m): 5:54pm On Jan 15, 2020

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by tesppidd: 5:54pm On Jan 15, 2020
Wonderful.
God bless Wike for this.

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by ohosi4real(m): 5:55pm On Jan 15, 2020
Ok
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Aziahh1: 5:55pm On Jan 15, 2020
If it's coming from the coffers of the state it's too small but kudos regardless

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by ImmaculateJOE(m): 5:55pm On Jan 15, 2020
Owk.

Before it gets to the intended beneficiaries only N5millon will remain.

The average Nigerian mind is corrupt-full

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by NaijaOlosho(f): 5:56pm On Jan 15, 2020
cheesy

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Nobody: 5:56pm On Jan 15, 2020
Nice initiative from Gov. Wike. The children and families of our fallen heroes - who lost their lives while protecting Nigeria deserve appropriate compensation.

Hope it is not audio promise sha, more governors and the presidency should follow suite.
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by tartar9(m): 5:56pm On Jan 15, 2020
Igbos,where are you.
I thought Rivers is biafra.
The fallen heroes are mostly those who fought to keep Nigeria one and those not include Biafra troops who died failures.

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by RexTramadol1: 5:57pm On Jan 15, 2020
Wawu
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Wantedmiller: 5:57pm On Jan 15, 2020
yahooo.....yahooo
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Flexherbal(m): 5:57pm On Jan 15, 2020
Good !

The Rivers State Governor also announced that the State Government has committed the sum of N100million for the scholarship programme dedicated to the children of the fallen heroes.
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by NotBeenPaid: 5:58pm On Jan 15, 2020





Donating government funds to government fallen heroes. The donations should have been made from his personal funds!





ITD







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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by AmazingELixir: 5:58pm On Jan 15, 2020
Ok


Haters comman comment oo
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by vibbb: 5:59pm On Jan 15, 2020
Nice move, other states Gov. should adopt the same.
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by lastempero: 5:59pm On Jan 15, 2020
Govt donation na audio.
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by smartbezzy1: 5:59pm On Jan 15, 2020
tongue

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Nobody: 6:00pm On Jan 15, 2020
Nice one.. What about the free jamb for rivers indigeens.. Hope he has fulfilled it..

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Innoxxacs: 6:01pm On Jan 15, 2020
NotBeenPaid:





[font=Serif]Donating government funds to government fallen heroes. The donations should have been made from his personal funds!
at least he did something

Shift lemme spit


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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by OfeAchi: 6:02pm On Jan 15, 2020
mosho2good:
*Imagine when you are about to give an offering in church with your last money and she texts you "buy condoms I'm on my way"*���
I swear the devil will win this battle
�������
angry
What will he eat before and after straffing?

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Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Jonovo98: 6:04pm On Jan 15, 2020
Well he tried but that is not problem
I think they should setup a committee that
Will be taking care of they family and other
Things that suppose to be done
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by DCQuest(m): 6:04pm On Jan 15, 2020
cool
Re: Wike Donates N100 Million For The Scholarship Of Children Of Dead Soldiers by Blingblings(m): 6:05pm On Jan 15, 2020
Good one Wike.... But it still doesn't change the fact that currently Nigeria is not worth dying for..

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