In a significant show of support for the nation’s veterans, President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory have collectively pledged N320 million to the Nigerian Legion.
The pledges were made at the launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu led the donations with a pledge of N200 million, while the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, contributed N100 million on behalf of the National Assembly. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike added N20 million.
President Tinubu urged government institutions, businesses, and individuals to donate generously to the Legion, which cares for military retirees and the families of fallen heroes.
“As a grateful nation, we must honour the fallen, support the wounded, and care for all who answered the call to serve,” the President stated.
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