By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi
Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has entreated everyone in the society to ensure that those who served in the country’s Armed Forces are well taken care of as an honour for the sacrifices they made to the nation.
The governor gave the charge on Sunday during the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Interdenominational service, organised by the Benue State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in conjunction with the Benue State Government, held at the Chapel of Grace, Government House Makurdi.
According to the governor, “meeting the needs of those who have put their lives in the line of duty to keep the country safe, is the only way they can forget their ugly moments while in service”.
He called for prayers for the families of the deceased officers, saying their bravery and sacrifices have ensured the rest of the citizens of the country are safe.
Gov. Alia who described the Armed Forces Remembrance Day as a day to honour the services and unwavering commitment of the Armed forces to the security of the country, charged the people to use the occasion to ensure peace within the state and the country, as a mark of honour to the fallen heroes.
Earlier in his remarks, the Benue State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Wilfred Achikpa Anagbe, said the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day, holds a special place in the hearts of Nigerians, especially as it reminds the people of the selfless sacrifices members of the Armed forces have offered to the country, thereby keeping it safe from external aggressors.
Bishop Anagbe called for prayers for the deceased officers as well as those still in service as they continue to keep the country secured.
In his sermon, the Archbishop of the All Nations Evangelism Ministries, Archbishop Yimam Orkwagh, after reading from the Book of Mathew 6: 9-13, centred his message on forgiveness.
According to Bishop Orkwagh, as Benue people and Nigerians, there is a need for the citizens to stand for each other in unity and love, praying and seeking one another’s forgiveness
He admonished the people of Benue and Nigerians to learn to forgive each other, as it is the only way Christ too can forgive them, hear their prayers and they will also get to enjoy the kingdom of God.
