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 N20 million to support fallen heroes and their families.
The governor made the donation during the Emblem Appeal Fund Launch, which was part of the activities lined up for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Governor Yusuf personally contributed N2 million to the fund, while the 44 local government councils donated N10 million. The state government also donated an additional N10 million, bringing the total donation to N20 million.
This generous contribution demonstrates the state government's commitment to supporting the families of fallen heroes.
The governor, who was 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.
He reassured the people of Kano State that his administration will continue to prioritize the security of lives and property.
Governor Yusuf also urged stakeholders to support the Legion's initiatives in transportation, agriculture, and housing development to improve the living conditions of veterans.
He called on Kano people and other Nigerians to procure and wear the emblems with pride to identify 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. He appealed to the government and well-to-do individuals to assist veterans with empowerment schemes, rehabilitation of the State Legion's Secretariat, and other interventions to improve their living conditions.
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 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 those who made donations 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.
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