The welfare of the families of Legionnaires will be given utmost priority, Hon. Dr. Agiriye Monima Harry, the Executive Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, has assured.
Speaking on January 15th, during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day wreath-laying and parade ceremony at the Degema Local Government Cenotaph, the Chairman said his administration is concerned about the well-being of the wives and children of Legionnaires.
He noted that he would engage with the wives of the Legionnaires, either individually or as a group, to develop modalities on how to care for their welfare and that of their children, ensuring a sustainable outcome.
He further assured them that an insurance policy has been initiated to cover all Legionnaires and their families.
While praying for the continued repose of the souls of the departed, he said, “Apart from honoring those who have departed, let us honor their memory by keeping peace and working together to galvanize unity. This will be the best honor we can bestow upon them.”
Earlier in his address, the Chairman of the Legionnaires in DELGA, Captain Soye Duke, expressed appreciation to the Chairman for his benevolence and urged him to do more for them.
Stakeholders at the event included Captain M.A. Galadima (103 Battalion), E. Erik (DSS), SP. A.S. Habib (Police), DCC I.E. Amabibi (Correctional Centre), DSC T.G. Nangibo (Civil Defence), DSI V.V. Clarke (Immigration), DELGA Vice Chairman, Hon. Mrs. Ibimina Igoni Jaja, Prof. Victor Omuaru, Hon. Tonye Tyger, Hon. Ipalibo Sogules, Hon. Anthony Soberekon, Amb. J.P. Brown, Hon. Abiye Davies, Chief Johnny Braide, Chief Ben Orugbani, Chief Levi Braide, Chief Ombo Benebo, Hon. Christian Ikiroma, Pastor Alphine Whyte, Elder Tobin Owuso, Apostle Isoboye Peters, Mrs. Agbani Youngman, and Mrs. Magdalene Eluku, among others.
