Ndume Commends Tinubu For Granting Scholarships To Children Of Slain Soldiers

Ndume Commends Tinubu For Granting Scholarships To Children Of Slain Soldiers

Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his announcement of scholarships for the children of soldiers who were killed by assailants in Okuoma, Delta State…..READ ALSO Ndume Urges IGP To Withdraw Orderlies Of Senators And Reps

Ndume issued a statement in Abuja on Thursday, praising the President for pledging financial aid and housing to the families of the deceased military personnel.

He expressed confidence that Tinubu’s gesture would inspire dedication among other security personnel, emphasizing Tinubu’s posthumous honoring of all fallen soldiers regardless of their military ranks.

President Tinubu made the announcement during the burial of the slain military personnel at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja on Wednesday.

In his commendation of Tinubu’s action, Senator Ndume remarked that the President’s attendance at the funeral showcased his patriotism.

Ndume urged the Chief of Defence Staff to emulate Tinubu’s lead by awarding posthumous medals to the fallen heroes.

He said, “I commend President Bola Tinubu for attending the funeral of the soldiers slain at Okuama and for awarding their children full scholarships, as well as presenting houses to their survivors.

“Every Nigerian should commend this patriotic and respectful gesture. Nobody could deserve it more. Our Armed Forces are the guarantors of the Nigerian state and our last defence against the forces of disunity and impunity.

“I hope we can put aside our political differences and stand together as one in honor of our fallen heroes.

“The Chief of Defence Staff should also posthumously award the departed soldiers medals for bravery and courage under fire.”

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