The Olowu of Kuta, in Ayedire Local Government of Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Tegbosun 11 has praised the leadership of the Nigerian Armed forces for sustaining the culture of care and protection for serving and retired officers and men in their patriotic duties of defending the territorial integrity of the country.
He gave the commendation in his goodwill message to the authorities of the Nigerian armed forces on this year’s Armed Forces and Rememberance Day celebration.
In a statement titled: “We are keeping your back”, the royal father particularly noted the painstaking efforts of the Chief of Army staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai in providing inspiring leadership to the rank and file and for identifying with the plights of families of soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice of saving lives and properties of the citizens.
He appreciated “the immerse roles of the armed forces in securing the country from threats and ravages of Boko Haram insurgents despite daunting challenges, with hopes that the determination by authorities of the Nigerian Armed forces will continue to safeguard the country from attacks within and outside her borders and provide the needed security for her citizens to live in peace among themselves.”
He charged “the rank and file of the armed forces to continue to key into the philosophy of a united indivisible Nation as contained in the Chief of Army Staff’s address which harped on morale boosting and keeping in touch with families and dependents of the fallen heroes.”
Oba Oyelude “is hopeful that with the zeal of army personnel engaged in anti terror wars in the Northern parts of the country, peace and security will be restored and Nigerians will again be free to pursue their legitimate businesses without let or hindrance.”
He called on “well meaning Nigerians to continue to contribute to the welfare of families left behind by soldiers who put their lives on the line to protect their country.”
