By Sani Shu'aibu, Kano
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has donated the sum of N2 million to the ex-servicemen who sacrificed their life to protect Nigeria as a country.
The governor made the donation, Thursday, while launching the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Fund held at Government House, Kano.
Speaking at the event, Governor Ganduje represented by his deputy Nasir Gawuna explained that, "It is befitting to honour the memory of the gallant officers, men and women who paid the supreme sacrifice to keep the country united, therefore all stakeholders should rise up to ensure that the sacrifices our gracious heroes made were not in vain".
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor Hassan Fagge, the governor also announced the contribution of N1 million by the members of the State Executive Council and N4.4 million from the 44 local governments.
Equally according to Mr Fagge's statement, the chief launcher of the Emblem Appeal Fund of the war veterans, Alhaji Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura gives donation of N2 million in the spot.
"The event is aim to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of the nation's fallen heroes, Veterans and also remember all those in internal security operation particularly on insurgency,kidnapping and banditry in the country", the statement added.
Newskeeper reports that, On his part, Chairman of the Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Legion Abdullahi Bagobiri, who said that Kano Legionnaires would continue to give their support toward promoting peace in the state also thanked Governor Ganduje for the support and concern shown to the retired officers and their families.
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