The Military has been described as the bedrock of national unity and cohesion.
The Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri disclosed this while speaking during the 2026 Armed Celebration and Remembrance Day at Peace Park in Yenagoa.
He insisted that in recognition of the importance of the military in the Nigerian state, the well-being of servicemen in the country
should be accorded utmost priority.
Governor Diri therefore called on corporate organisations and private individuals to support the welfare of members of the armed forces and families of the fallen heroes.
His words: “I am persuaded that the welfare of those who stand sentinel between us and danger is inextricably linked to our prosperity, morale and security.
I am grateful to President Bola Tinubu, in his capacity as Commander -in-Chief, and to the senior military leadership for their unrelenting efforts to improve conditions of service and the welfare of our gallant soldiers.”
The Governor later led the State Service Commanders and other dignitaries to lay wreaths at the cenotaph.
In attendance were the Senator representing Bayelsa East , Senator Benson Agadaga, Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye, former Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Peremobowei Ebebi, immediate past Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State and Chairman, Bayelsa State Elders Council, Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah, Members of the Bayelsa State Assembly, Secretary to Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, members of the Nigerian Legion, Bayelsa State Chapter, Service Commanders, Serving and retired military officers, Chairman, Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, King Bubaraye Dakolo, and other top government functionaries.
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