Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday launched the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Fund with N2 million, IgbereTV reports
At a ceremony held at the Kano Government House to remember and raise funds for the ex-servicemen, the governor who was represented by his deputy, Nasiru Gawuna, also announced the contribution of N1 million by the members of the State Executive Council and N4.4 million from the 44 local government areas, while the chief launcher, Abdussalam Zaura, donated N2 million.
In his speech, the governor said the aim of the event was to recognise and appreciate the sacrifices of the nation’s fallen heroes, veterans, and also to remember all those in internal security operations, particularly on insurgency, kidnapping, and banditry in the country
