Lagos Legion gives succour to over 600 widows, others
No fewer than 600 widows and 20 physically challenged military veterans on Tuesday received palliatives from the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion as part of activities marking its
No fewer than 600 widows and 20 physically challenged military veterans on Tuesday received palliatives from the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion as part of activities marking its anniversary.
The items, including rice, educational materials, and cash gifts, were donated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day and distributed at the Lagos Legion Day celebration held at the Multi Agency Office Complex Hall, Bolade, Oshodi.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, who was represented by the Director, Veteran Health, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Edet Effiong urged veterans to remain physically active in retirement and to utilise the Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) for their healthcare needs.
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Chairman of the Lagos Legion Council, Akeem Wolimoh, said Sanwo-Olu recently donated 500 bags of 25kg rice and pledged N100 million to support the council’s activities. He noted that the items distributed would help address the needs of widows and veterans.
Wolimoh also disclosed that the council had introduced an annual education support initiative for 25 students drawn from members’ families.
Some beneficiaries, including representatives of the Widows of Military Fallen Heroes Association and the Military Widows Association, commended the legion for the intervention.
Physically challenged veteran, Seaman Azeez Ganui, said he received wheelchair batteries and a bag of rice, while Army Warrant Officer Ganui Odunuga (rtd) said he received N100,000 and a bag of rice.
Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Layode, represented by a ministry director, Ms Silva Ope, reaffirmed the state government’s continued support for the legion.
