Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has commended the state’s security agencies for maintaining peace and keeping the state safe so that economic activities can thrive.
The governor stated this on Wednesday at the grand finale of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.
At the end of the event, Governor Makinde addressed journalists, expressing appreciation to the officers and men of the Armed Forces for their dedication and for securing the state. He urged them not to relent in their efforts.
The governor assured that his administration would continue to remember and support the maimed soldiers, widows, orphans and other dependents of the fallen heroes because they paid the price to keep the country safe and secure.
Governor Makinde also presented a brand new car to the pioneer Director of Operations, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Major Rasaki Salawu (rtd), for his support and immense contributions to Oyo State Government through the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority.
The chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Deputy Commandant General Julius Ogunkojo, appreciated Governor Makinde for his generous donation towards the launch of the emblem and support to the legionnaires across the 33 local government areas of the state.
The ceremony witnessed the laying of wreaths at the remembrance cenotaph by Governor Makinde, the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin; the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima; and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), represented by Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi.
Others were the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General O.G Onubogu; Chairman, Nigeria Legion, Oyo State Command, DCG Julius Ogunkojo; Commander, 2 Division Garrison Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General H.I Dasuki; the Commander 655, Nigerian Air Force Station, Ibadan, Air Commodore A.G. Akinyimika; the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, Mr Sonubi Ayodele; and a representative of the widows of the fallen heroes.
The occasion also witnessed the 21-gun salute in honour of the fallen heroes, special prayers for their repose, and the governor’s release of ceremonial pigeons.
