Legionnaires’ appeal fund fetches N9.2m in Kano
By ADAMU ABDULLAHI

ABOUT N9.2 million has been realized at the launching of this year’s Armed Forces emblem appeal fund in Kano state with the highest donation coming from the 44 local governments of the state.
Speaking at the occasion, the Kano state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, pointed out that, the task of assisting the ex-service men and the families of those who lost their lives while defending the humanity at the battle front depends on every individual.
Malam Shekarau explained that people should not limit the remembrance of the fallen heroes to mere celebration rather should use the occasion to show appreciation for the ex-service men’s sacrifice to the nation.
Governor Shekarau stated that while some of the legionnaries are better off, majority of them are finding it difficult to survive, explaining that they deserved sympathy from the populace.
He therefore called on all and sundry to contribute toward building a sustainable peace in the society, saying that the means of sustaining the peace is perfecting our worship before God.
The governor also enjoined people to shun bribery and corruption, cultism and all other forms of social evils.
Malam Shekarau said that violence and rigging during election must be avoided to allow people to elect leaders of their choice.
The governor then announced the donation of N1 million by the state government while directed all the 44 local governments to donate N100,000 each. The governor also donated N100,000 on behalf of himself and his family.
During the occasion, over N9 million was realized with Hajiya Mariya Dantata donating the highest amount of N2.5 million in cash.
On his part, the commissioner of information, youth sports and culture represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Imam Zubairu Galadanchi, recalled the contribution of the legionnaires and the fallen heroes while in active service.
He called on the people to assist these ex-service men who sacrificed their lives for the survival of the country and now living with incapacitating injuries in their body.
Speaking, the chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Kano state chapter, Alhaji Halliru Muhammad Toranke, thanked the state government for its contribution to the legionnaires.