By Matthew Unyove
The Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, Comrade Friday Warri has charged the Nigeria Armed Forces to be resolute and determined in their resolve to protect the territorial integrity of Nigeria entity as always.
Comrade Warri gave the charge today January 15, 2026 at Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area during the celebration of the years’ Armed Forces remembrance day.
The council Chairman paid glowing tribute to the gallant soldiers, both serving, retired and fallen heroes of the nation for their roles and contributions.
Comrade Warri however, outlined the uniqueness of the Nigerian Armed Forces in their statutory resolve to defend the territorial integrity of the Nation against internal and external aggression.
Additionally, the Chairman therefore, chronicled some remarkable contributions of the Nigerian Armed Forces in keeping the nation together as one during the Nigeria civil war, participation in the ECOMOG forces in Liberia, Sierra Leone, other African countries and recently waging war against insurgency in the North-East, North-West and the Middle Belt which has also claimed lives of the soldiers.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of Nigeria Legion, Isoko South Local Chapter LT. Col. Agalabri Napoleon commended Isoko South Local Government Chairman for the approval of the celebration despite the lean financial resources of the local government.
Col. Agalabri however requested for the provision of Veterans’ office in the council premises.
In a sermon during the church service, titled ‘What Will You Be Bemembered For’, Pastor Emmanuel Oletu charged the people to use their respective positions to better the lots of the legioniars.
Pastor Oletu who took his text from Matthew 5: verse 13 to 15 urged political office holders and other well meaning Nigerians to develop capacity and responsibility for the Armed Forces’ personnel, most of whom are incapacitated.
He however, encouraged the people to take advantage of their positions to render assistance to the widows of the fallen heroes.
Highlights of the celebration include the inspection of guard of honour by the Council Chairman, Comrade Friday Warri, laying of wreaths at the feet of the unknown soldier led by Isoko South Council Chairman, representative of Commanding Officer 181 Amphibia Battalion, Master Warrant Officer Luka Geoffrey, Religious leaders among others as well as observance of two minutes silence in honour of the fallen heroes.
