January 14, (THEWILL) – The Transition Chairman of Itu Local Government Area, Hon. Barr Etetim Onuk, has expressed unreserved gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria, for always honouring the fallen heroes and remembering their widows for the premium sacrifice they paid at different times to ensure peace in the country and the world over.
The chairman made the expression during the Armed Forces remembrance Thanksgiving service held at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Ikot Anie Itam, Itu LGA, on Sunday.
“First, I want to thank the Federal Government of Nigeria, I see today’s service across the entire nation as the Federal Republic of Nigeria Government honouring our fallen heroes and their families.
“Thank you. So, I want to join my voice with the Federal Government to appreciate the legions, the widows, the retirees and those who lost their lives for the sake of this country.
“They died so that we might live, so as Itu Local Government Council, we appreciate you. We say your labour of love, your sacrifice shall never be in vain in Jesus’ name. This day is an annual ritual which the Government has set aside to recognise and appreciate the sacrifices of our veterans”, the council Boss stated.
Onuk called on Nigerians to show appreciation for the sacrifices of fallen heroes, as they paid for peace and unity of the country, with their very lives.
Inviting all to the main event on Monday, January 15, the chairman urged: Please come out to Mbak Attai Council Secretariat tomorrow, let us celebrate with them, these two days that the Federal Government has set aside for them. The preceding Sunday, which is always for Thanksgiving and on the 15th of every month, which is always for the parade and other activities.”
He thanked the church for opening its doors to host the year’s Thanksgiving service of the Armed Forces remembrance day.
“I’m talking as a Presbyterian, I join my voice with the past speakers to appreciate God for this church. It’s an opportunity, it’s a gift on its own. God is glorified.
“Let me, very importantly, also appreciate the various heads of security that are present here today, some in representative capacities, some by themselves, using them as a contact to the rest of them. You’re very much welcome. Tomorrow we’ll have a better outing than today”, He promised.
Attached: Picture of the Transition Chairman, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Rt. Hon. Etetim Onuk and his Vice, Hon. EmemAbasi Ekpanya, during the Armed Forces remembrance Thanksgiving service, at Ikot Anie Itam, Itu LGA, on Sunday.
