As part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has donated ₦100 million, four two-bedroom apartments, and two utility pick-up vehicles to the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion.

The governor also provided four cows, 500 bags of rice, and other food items to members of the Legion, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen and the families of fallen heroes.

The donations were announced on Monday during the Appeal Fund and Launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem at the State Executive Council meeting held at Lagos House, Ikeja, according to a statement by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile.

Governor Sanwo-Olu described the annual Emblem Appeal, held ahead of the January 15, 2026 commemoration, as a long-standing national tradition and a constitutional responsibility to honour military personnel who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation, as well as those who sustained life-altering injuries.

He said the state government would continue to respond positively to the yearly requests of the Nigerian Legion in appreciation of their sacrifices.

“Our sovereignty as a nation exists because of these brave men and women. Supporting the Emblem Appeal is a duty we owe to those who laid down their lives for Nigeria and those who returned home bearing permanent scars,” the governor said.

“This is our way of expressing gratitude for the sacrifices that enable us to live in a free, peaceful, and united country.”

Earlier, the Commandant of the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion, Akeem Wolimoh, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu and the state government for their sustained support over the years.

He noted that previous interventions had significantly improved the living conditions of Legion members, adding that several dependants had benefited from skill acquisition and empowerment programmes facilitated by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, alongside other state government agencies.

The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service, Bode Agoro; Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde; members of the State Executive Council; and officials of the Nigerian Legion.

Also present were the Commander of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Air Commodore M. A. Imam; Commander of 9 Brigade, T. A. Lagbaja Cantonment, Brigadier-General A. O. Owolabi; Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh; and other senior officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces.