Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the immediate employment of children whose parents died while serving in the Nigerian Armed Forces, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to supporting families of fallen heroes.
The directive was issued on Thursday at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Governor Fubara instructed the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, to ensure the employment initiative is implemented without delay, stressing that affected families should receive timely economic relief.
According to the governor, the decision forms part of Rivers State’s broader welfare policy for the Armed Forces, other security agencies, and the relatives of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. He noted that supporting these families is both a moral obligation and a practical step toward helping them rebuild their lives after tragic losses.
Fubara further assured that the state government would continue to collaborate with military formations operating within Rivers State, providing both welfare and logistical support to enhance their effectiveness.
He commended Nigerian troops deployed across the country, including those engaged in counterterrorism operations against Boko Haram and other insurgent groups in the North-East, as well as personnel confronting banditry and kidnapping in the North-West and North-Central regions. The governor also acknowledged security efforts in the South-East and South-South, where forces are working to curb pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, and other land and maritime crimes.
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In his address, the governor paid tribute to fallen soldiers from the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, international peacekeeping missions, and recent internal security operations. He also praised President Bola Tinubu for initiatives aimed at improving military welfare, upgrading equipment, and strengthening national security.
