Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the immediate employment of children of fallen servicemen in the state.
The announcement was made on Thursday during the Armed Forces Remembrance ceremony at Government House, Port Harcourt, held as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Fubara said the decision reflects the state government’s commitment to the Armed Forces, other security agencies, and the families of personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. He instructed the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Benibo Anabraba, to ensure the directive is implemented without delay.
“I want to emphasise that the Secretary to the State Government has been given marching orders to ensure the promised employment for the children of our veterans is immediately attended to. This is part of our socio-economic support for their families,” he said.
The governor stated that Rivers State would continue to support military formations through logistics and welfare assistance to enhance their operational effectiveness.
He paid tribute to troops deployed across the country, particularly those combating Boko Haram in the North-East, as well as personnel fighting banditry and kidnapping in the North-West and North-Central regions. He also acknowledged military operations in the South-East and South-South targeting pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, and other security threats on land and at sea.
Fubara honoured soldiers who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, international peacekeeping missions, and recent counter-insurgency operations.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu for strengthening the military through improved welfare, modern equipment, and initiatives aimed at addressing internal security challenges.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Rivers State chapter, Kuu Aminkipo Promise, praised the state government’s continued support, noting that Governor Fubara’s ₦100 million donation to the 2026 Emblem Appeal Fund had reassured veterans, widows, and dependents of fallen heroes.