The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians to continue supporting widows of fallen military heroes and urged their inclusion in empowerment programmes of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
Eko Hot News reports that the Governor made the call on Friday during a special Jumaat Service held at the Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa, to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, said supporting widows of fallen heroes remains a meaningful way of honouring officers who paid the supreme price in defence of the nation.
He noted that Armed Forces Remembrance Day offers an opportunity to pray for departed heroes, serving personnel across security operations, and the wellbeing of their families.
The Governor reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to the welfare of military families, citing ongoing engagements with widows, renovation of military barracks, and other initiatives to improve living conditions.
Sanwo-Olu cautioned against linking terrorism with religion, stressing that Islam promotes peace and that many Muslims contribute positively to national development.
He also called for greater recognition of the sacrifices and achievements of the Armed Forces, noting that their successes are often underreported.
The Governor urged parents to prioritise moral upbringing of children, describing the family as the foundation of a stable and secure society.
In his goodwill message, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, represented by Brigadier General I.B. Sheriff, urged sustained prayers and cooperation with the Armed Forces.
Earlier, the Chief Imam of the Lagos Secretariat Community Mosques, Dr. Saheed Ahmad, described security as a collective responsibility of all citizens.
