The Prayer And Support For The Nigerian Armed Forces And Other Security Agencies, PSNAFSA, has called on Nigerians to keep praying and supporting all security agencies to carry out their duties effectively.
The organization made the call during a special session in Lagos to mark the 2023 Army Day celebration, with the theme; Sound Administration As A Panacea for Effective Military Operations.
Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, represented by the GOC, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa assured all personnel of the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the Armed Forces.
According to him, personnel will get more beneficial trainings, provisions of best health facilities among several other benefits.
“Army officers’ welfare is our priority because they deserve the best living conditions in order to be able to defend the nation and discharge their duties effectively,” the Chief of Army Staff said.
After the session, The Prayer And Support For The Nigerian Armed Forces And Other Security Agencies, PSNAFSA, took time to meet
over 40 widows and presented with gift items to provide succor to the family members.
Speaking at the event the Convener of the group, Mrs. Mary Abayomi-Fatile said that the widows deserve more than what was provided to them and called on the Lagos State government to collaborate with the Nigerian Armed Forces in empowering widows of fallen heroes in addition to what is being given to them during the Armed Forces Remembrance day celebration.
Mrs Fatile also called on Nigerians to join hands with the Armed Forces and other security agencies to put an end to insecurity problem in the nation.
She called on the media to also be patriotic in their reportage and not sensationalise security issues especially the online media.
She appealed to religious and traditional rulers and other stakeholders to always remember personnel of security agencies in their prayers rather than condemning them.
Mrs. Fatile appealed to Nigerians to pray for God’s guidance for the new Security Chiefs and the CDS as they go about their duties.
Some of the widows who benefited from the gesture expressed appreciation and gratitude to the group for reaching out to them.