WE NEED LAW TO CATER FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES — GOV UZODIMMA TELLS NASS

IREPORTER: CHINAZO ILECHUKWU

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has called on the National Assembly to enact a law that will establish a special trust fund to cater for the welfare of veterans and families of fallen heroes.

He made the call during the celebration of Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration in Owerri.

Governor Uzodimma suggested that the fund should be fashioned in such a way that the federal, state, and local governments as well as corporate organizations would be contributing a certain amount of money which should also take care of the education of the families of the legionnaires.

According to Gov. Uzodinmma, the measure will go a long way to motivate those in service to be more dedicated to their duties.

The Governor commended the Armed Forces for their contributions towards containing insecurity in Imo State and pledged the support of his administration to assist them to realize their mandate.

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU