Gov. Buni Attend Armed Forces Rememberance Day Celebration

By:Usman Ibrahim Geidam

Governor Mai Mala Buni today attend the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day ceremony held at the event Centre Government house Damaturu.

The solemn event commemorates the courage and sacrifices of Nigeria's fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to the nation.

Also in attendance were the Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana,Speaker Hon. Chiroma Buba Represented, Chief Judge Gumna Kashim Kaigama,Emir of Fika,

Members of the Executive Council, Members of house of Assembly and other top government officials.

A symbolic release of white pigeons highlighted a collective hope for lasting peace a particularly resonant gesture in the Northeast, a region long impacted by insurgency.

In his address, Governor Buni reflected on the state’s journey from violence to stability and if you could Remember

"Yobe was the second epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency.

This very venue was once under their control and

The relative peace we enjoy today is a testament to our combined efforts; community cooperation, local intelligence, and the gallantry of our security agencies",said Gov Buni.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to security and called for continued public support and collaboration in interllegence gathering to the security.

He further said "Security is everybody’s business and security along cannot solve the security issues and

Sustained peace requires every citizen to share information and support all the security agencies He added.

The Chairman of the Legion, yobe state chapter,

Lt. Goji Birma, Speaking at the event,praised the yobe state government

For support for veterans and families.

"Government intervention has been perfect and

We are grateful for the administration’s partnership and that of philanthropic organizations,"he said.

Birma, however, identified funding as a persistent challenge, noting that the legion relies primarily on annual emblem sales and donations by some philontrophis.

He leads an organization has many members and outlined a quarterly plan of activities aimed at supporting veterans and their families.

Include vocational training programs focused on widows, orphans, and the less privileged.