Plateau honours fallen heroes, reaffirms support for ex-servicemen

The Plateau State Government on Thursday joined the rest of the nation to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, honouring the gallant men and women who paid the supreme price in the service of the country.

The ceremony commenced with interdenominational prayers offered for the repose of the souls of fallen heroes and for sustained peace, unity and stability across Nigeria.

This was followed by the laying of wreaths and the observance of a minute of silence in honour of the brave officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defence of the nation.

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Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of his administration to the welfare of ex-servicemen, legionnaires and the immediate families of fallen officers, assuring them of continued government support.

Represented by Josephine Piyo, Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Mutfwang described the sacrifices of the Armed Forces as invaluable, noting that their courage and patriotism remain the foundation of the nation’s peace and freedom, while pledging sustained partnership with security agencies to promote peace and unity and ensure that the fallen heroes are never forgotten.

Nathaniel Gbaoron

Nathaniel E. Gbaoron is the Plateau State correspondent for BusinessDay and a seasoned journalist with a decade of experience covering sub-national affairs across Taraba, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and other states. He holds both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from Fidel Polytechnic, Gboko. Over the years, he has participated in numerous media trainings and workshops spanning various areas of reporting, strengthening his expertise in economic and political reporting, community-level governance, development stories, and conflict-sensitive journalism. He is a member of Correspondent Chapel in Plateau state, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), he is also a Rotarian and a member of Plateau Club 1921.