Governor Eno donates N150 million to widows of fallen heroes
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has donated N150 million as a welfare package to the widows of military fallen heroes in the state.
Mr Eno announced the donation on Wednesday in Uyo during the laying of wreath ceremony to round up the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
The governor also announced a donation of N100 million to widows of departed police officers in the state.
He said that the state government would continue to celebrate and honour the sacrifices of the fallen heroes.
“In 2024, I announced a donation of N100 million to assist the widows deal with the pain associated with the loss of their husbands and breadwinners. We will continue to intentionally do all we can to assist them as well as the Nigerian Legionnaire,” Mr Eno said.
Mr Eno also directed the Ministry for Women Affairs to collaborate with the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs to absorb widows of fallen heroes in all local government areas empowerment programmes.
Mr Eno, who paid tribute to the fallen heroes, commended the men and officers of the Nigerian armed forces for their patriotic zeal, gallantry, and bravery in safeguarding the sovereignty of the nation.
(NAN)
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