Take care of those who served in the armed forces – Alia tells Nigerians

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has charged all and sundry to take it as a responsibility to ensure that those who served in the country’s armed forces are well taken care of.

The governor gave the charge during the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Interdenominational service, organised by the Benue State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in conjunction with the Benue State Government, held at the Chapel of Grace, Government House Makurdi, on Sunday.

Governor Alia said meeting the needs of those who have put their lives in the line of duty to keep the country safe, is the only way they can forget their ugly moments while in service.

He called for prayers for the families of the deceased officers, saying their bravery and sacrifices have ensured that the rest of the citizens of the country are safe.

The Governor who described the Armed Forces Remembrance Day as a day to honour the services and unwavering commitment of the Armed forces to the security of the country, charged the people to use the occasion to ensure peace within the state and the country, as a mark of honour to the fallen heroes.

Earlier, the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese and Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Benue State chapter, Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, said the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day, holds a special place in the hearts of Nigerians, especially as it reminds the people of the selfless sacrifices the members of the Armed forces have made to keep the country safe from external aggressors.

He called for prayers for the deceased officers, and particularly those still in service as they continue to keep the country secured.

In his sermon, the Arch Bishop of the All Nations Evangelism Ministries, Arch Bishop Yimam Orkwagh, preached forgiveness.

Orkwagh, said as Benue people and Nigerians, there is need for the citizens to stand for each other in unity and love, praying and seeking for one another’s forgiveness.

He admonished the people of Benue and Nigerians to learn to forgive each other, as it is the only way Christ too can forgive them, hear their prayers and they will also get to enjoy the kingdom of God.