Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on Nigerians to remain committed to the welfare of widows and families of the nation’s fallen heroes.
The governor made this appeal on Wednesday while addressing journalists after participating in the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in Asaba, the state capital.
Leading a delegation of top government officials, military, and paramilitary personnel, Governor Oborevwori laid wreaths in honor of the nation’s fallen heroes.
He emphasized the importance of the ceremony in recognizing and commemorating the sacrifices made by Nigeria’s Armed Forces.
“This day happens to be a day we celebrate every year in remembrance of our fallen heroes.
” My prayer is for God to grant the souls of our fallen heroes eternal rest and also to console with their families,” the governor said.
He pledged to the families of the fallen military personnel that their sacrifices would forever be honored and not go in vain.
“I want to reassure their families that they will never be neglected. Whichever way we can support them, we will continue to support the widows and also those in the forefront today.
“It shows that Nigeria cares, our people care. I will encourage them to stand firm, to stand for our country, Nigeria,” Oborevwori added.
A key moment of the ceremony was the laying of wreaths by the Governor, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, military commanders, the Commissioner of Police, and other dignitaries.
