Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has stressed the need for the continuous remembrance of the fallen heroes who laid their lives for the unity of the country, saying that the country must remain united to celebrate and honour them.

Speaking after performing the laying of wreath and release of pigeons in commemoration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at Remembrance Arcade, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos, Governor Ambode said the import of the celebration could not be overemphasized as it signified the great sacrifice put in by the fallen heroes to ensure the unity of the country.

The Governor, who also spoke on the efforts of the State Government at prioritising the welfare of legionnaires in the State, said the government recently gave them Hilux vehicle and increased their monthly subvention.

Also speaking, Chairman of Nigerian Legion, Lagos State Chapter, Col Samuel Akande (Rtd) thanked Governor Ambode for his continuous support to legionnaires in the State, especially in the area of welfare to widows of fallen heroes and members of the association.

Apart from the Governor, some other notable Nigerians who equally performed the laying of wreath included Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade; Oba of Lagos, HRM Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Service Commanders of military and para-military formations in the State, among others.