Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate release of N10 million to retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and families of fallen heroes.
Zulum announced the donation shortly after he was decorated with the ceremonial Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem at the Council Chambers of the Government House in Maiduguri.
He also directed the Ministry of Agriculture to liaise with officials of the legion to identify specific areas the government can support the ex-servicemen’s desire to reactivate farmland allocated to them in the 1940s.
The Governor charged officials of the legion to ensure commitment to agricultural activities after getting support from the government.
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Zulum also appealed to the officials to use the funds generated through the ceremonial emblem launch in such a way that the neediest families, particularly of fallen heroes, are supported through various means.
Chairman of the Nigerian Legion in Borno State, William Mamza, a retired Army Colonel decorated the Governor when he led officials and heads of the military, the police, the DSS and para-military agencies to traditionally launch the annual emblem which goes with mobilization of support for ex-servicemen and families of fallen heroes.
