Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara donates N100m for 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance, urging support for families of fallen and retired military personnel

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has donated N100 million to launch the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, urging increased support for families of fallen and retired military personnel.

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Speaking at the Emblem Appeal Launch held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Fubara described the theme, “Sacrifice and Unity: Honouring Our Heroes,” as timely and significant.

The governor noted that retired soldiers devoted the better part of their lives to national defence and the maintenance of peace and stability across Nigeria.

He highlighted that the donation represents a 150 per cent increase over the N40 million given during the previous appeal.

Fubara further instructed the Nigerian Legion to forward the names of 50 wards for employment, reiterating the state government’s commitment to fulfilling promises made last year.

He also assured that construction of the legion’s permanent secretariat would be completed in 2026.

“These are people who have lived their lives for Nigeria. The least we can do is appreciate them, not just through emblem launches, but by supporting those still alive and honouring the fallen,” Fubara said.

He emphasised that the annual event is a vital gesture to support families of fallen heroes and those considered casualties in service of the nation.

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“As a government, we have always stood by them. I am happy that the chairman made it public that we are ensuring they have their own secretariat, which will be completed before the end of next year,” the governor added.