Uba Sani pledges support for widows, orphans of fallen soldiers

Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna State, says his administration remains committed to prioritising the welfare of widows and orphans of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for Nigeria.

Speaking on Sunday at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day event held at St Andrew Military Church, the governor, represented by James Kanyip, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs, pledged continued support for families of the fallen heroes.

“We shall continue to design and implement empowerment schemes that will lift them from poverty to self-sustenance. This is the least we can do for them,” he said.

“We pray fervently to the Almighty God to continue to have mercy on the souls of our fallen heroes. May He continue to comfort and strengthen the families they left behind.

“Members of the armed forces are on various fronts making huge sacrifices to keep us safe and secure. We owe them a debt of gratitude. We must continue to honour our fallen heroes by making our contributions to the forging of unity and enhancing peaceful co-existence in our respective communities.”

The governor noted that Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an important occasion for reflecting on the sacrifices made by these heroes and the need for renewed efforts toward peace and national unity.

“As we mark this day, we must take a moment and reflect on the challenges of nation-building and the urgent need to rededicate ourselves to the building and consolidation of peace and unity in our dear country,’’ he added.