CORPS MEMBERS CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY IN HONOR OF FALLEN HEROES

Corps members of Boripe Local Government Area have on Saturday, January 15th, 2021 joined other government officials and dignitaries of the local government area to mark the annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

The event which was held at the Aragbiji Market Square, Iragbiji had top officials in attendance, including His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulrasheed Ayotunde Olabomi the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, the Executive Chairman of  Boripe Local Government, a representative of the Nigeria Police Force, the Civil Defense, Staff of Boripe Local Government, and Corps members.  

As wreaths were being laid in honor of these national heroes, it sparked a solemn atmosphere as attendees thought in retrospect about the courageous soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice while fighting to protect and defend the nation during the civil war and subsequent battles. 

In his speech, the traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulrasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, said proper care should be given to the families of the fallen comrades as an act of appreciation for laying down their lives in the defense of the nation.

 He continued by stating that their actions are a true testament of love for the country and humanity and should be emulated in the way we uphold the honor of our dear nation.

The event came to an end with corps members paying their tribute in a beautifully displayed parade.