The Ex Army Pikin Association in Taraba State have embarked on 5.5kilometer road walk beginning from the area command junction to the TY Danjuma Government House Jalingo, Taraba State.

The road walk was part of lined up activities commemorating the twenty twenty five Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

Speaking at the Government House,Taraba State Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of families of fallen heroes and veterans.

Represented by his Principal Private Secretary, Godfrey Tafida, emphasized that the government will continue to support the association and urged them to remember the significance of honoring fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price for Nigeria’s peace and unity.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Ex-Army Pikin Association, Hero Bitrus, highlighted the importance of remembering fallen heroes whose sacrifices ensured the nation’s unity.



The chairman praised Governor Agbu Kefas for his developmental achievements across the state, especially in areas such as free education and infrastructural development.

He appealed to the governor to provide a befitting office for the Nigeria Legion in Taraba State, stating that such facility would serve as a center for their activities and as symbol of the state’s appreciation for their service.

During a novelty football match between Members of the Association and Army of the six brigade ended in two all draw.

Other activities of the Association are medical outreach on Jan.15th,2025 at the Jolly Nyame stadium Jalingo by 8:am.

Lined up activities will climaxed with presentation of award to Taraba State Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas, Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly Rt.Hon.John Kizito Bonzena, Secretary to Government of the state Gebon Timothy Kataps, Brigadier General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa Retired, Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development Mrs.Mary Sinjen and PPS to Governor Agbu Kefas,Mr Godfrey Tafida. 



Others are,Brigadier General BMG. Martins, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Water Resources Engr.Buba Siam,Pioneer Chairman of the Association Mr. Hero Bitrus,Vice Chairman Nelson Banker and others for their selfless Service to humanity.

The award ceremony will hold at the Patience event center Jalingo beginning from five o'clock in the evening.

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