Tinubu offers scholarships, housing to families of 17 officers killed in Delta

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3 years ago

March 28, 2024

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government has approved scholarships to all the children of the 17 deceased soldiers slain in Delta State up to the University level.

The President saying that the federal government will provide house for families of the slain soldiers in any part of the country, declared that the “Military must, within the next 90 days, ensure that all the benefits of the departed are paid to their families”.

According to the President,

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“To the entire armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have a message for you: Do not let the death of your compatriots discourage you.

“There is no higher honour than the vocation you have chosen to pursue. We cherish you.

“We cherish your labour of love. We salute your daily sacrifice in protecting your fellow citizens from danger.

“We acknowledge your sacrifices to defend our nation.”

President Tinubu further declared:

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“It is now our duty to protect the families of our departed heroes.

“The Federal Government will provide a house in any part of our country to each of the families of the four officers and 13 soldiers.

“The Federal Government has also approved scholarships to all the children of the deceased up to the University level.

“The Military must, within the next ninety days, ensure that all the benefits of the departed are paid to their families.