Makinde gave the assurance on Friday, during the commemoration of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi Ibadan.
He noted that the military was doing its best, despite the fact that the country was in an unusual time.
“Our responsibility is to encourage and support them,’’ Makinde said.
The governor promised to continue supporting the Nigerian Legion and the families of the fallen heroes in the state.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Mr. Michael Fajimi, said that the remembrance day is a period to have sober reflection over the gallant fallen heroes.
Fajimi said the command was making frantic effort to see that the welfare of ex-servicemen and dependents of those that had died were well taken care of.
He appealed to the government to continue rendering assistance to the ex-servicemen through the legion.
The chairman said that the government had been trying in this area, but could do more so that life would be better for the veterans and dependents of the fallen heroes.
The Newsmen reports that the governor was joined by the General Commanding Officer, 2nd Div. Nigerian Army, Odogbo – Ibadan, Maj.–Gen. Anthony Omozoje, and heads of other security agencies.
Representatives of retired servicemen and other government functionaries were also present as wreaths were laid in honor and remembrance of the nation’s fallen heroes.
Highlights of the occasion were the inspection of the Guard of Honour and the release of white pigeons, which symbolizes national peace, by Gov. Makinde.
