By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Activities marking the year 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations begin Wednesday’s afternoon with the launching of an Appeal Fund Emblem by the Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola.
In a statement issued by the Secretary to the Osun State Government, Prince Oluwole Oyebamiji, who also doubles as the Chairman, Armed Forces Celebrations Planning Committee, indicates that the launching of the Appeal Fund Emblem will take place at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, by 12:00 noon.
According to the statement, a Jumat Service in honour of the falling hereos would hold On Friday, 7th January, 2022 at Oja Oba Central Mosque, Osogbo, by 1:00pm, while a Church Service takes place at the Christ Foundation Gospel Church, behind old Governor’s Office, Osogbo, on Sunday, 9th January, 2022 by 10:00am.
The grand finally of this year’s event would come up on Saturday, 15th January, 2022, with the laying of wreath by Governor Oyetola at the Military Cenotaph of unknown soldiers located opposite the State of Osun House of Assembly Complex, along Gbongan -Osogbo Road by 10:00am
The release therefore implored all invited dignitaries, including Royal Fathers, religious leaders, labour union leaders, local government chairmen, political functionaries, market men and women,top government officials and journalists to grace all the activities lined up for the celebrations in compliance with the established COVID-19 protocols.
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