By Ibrahim Muhammad The Kano State Government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the 2025 Emblem Appeal Fund with...
By Ibrahim Muhammad
The Kano State Government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the 2025 Emblem Appeal Fund with a donation of N10 million to support fallen heroes and their families.
The governor personally contributed N2 million to the fund, while the 44 local government councils donated an additional N10 million.
The launch, which took place at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, was part of the activities lined up for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Governor Yusuf, represented by the Director-General, Special Services, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd), appreciated the sacrifices of the fallen heroes and those currently engaged in internal security operations.
The governor reassured the people of Kano State that his administration will continue to prioritize the security of lives and property, maintaining the state's status as one of the most peaceful in the country.
He urged stakeholders to support the Legion's initiatives in transportation, agriculture, and housing development to improve the living conditions of veterans.
Governor Yusuf also called on Nigerians to procure and wear the emblems with pride, identifying with those who laid down their lives for the country's peace.
The Director-General, Special Services, AVM Umaru (rtd), made a personal donation of N300,000 to the fund and appealed for more support for the veterans.
The Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Navy each donated N500,000, while the Nigeria Police Force and Department of State Service donated N250,000. Other contributions included N100,000 from the NSCDC, Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Commandant of the State Taskforce on Phone Snatching and Drug Abuse.
The state Chairman of the Nigeria Legion, Army Warrant Officer (AWO) Kabiru Isyaku, thanked all donors and assured that the funds would be utilized judiciously.
This gesture demonstrates the Kano State Government's commitment to supporting the families of fallen heroes and veterans.
The launch of the 2025 Emblem Appeal Fund is a significant step towards recognizing the sacrifices of Nigeria's fallen heroes and supporting their families. The donations received will go a long way in improving the living conditions of veterans and their families.
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