By Abbas Bamalli
The Commander of the 17 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Katsina, Brig,-Gen. Ishaya Ibrahim, has assured the widows of fallen heroes of the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to their welfare and that of their children.
Ibrahim gave the assurance when he received the widows of fallen Nigerian Army personnel who are residents at Natsinta Cantonment Katsina on a courtesy visit on Friday.
The acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the brigade, Capt. Abayomi Adisa, disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Sunday.
According to him, the commander emphasised that the sacrifices made by their late husbands in defence of the nation would never be forgotten, stressing that the Brigade considers the wellbeing of their families a top priority.
The commander assured the delegation that the brigade would continue to implement measures aimed at improving their welfare and supporting their children’s future, in line with the Nigerian Army’s commitment to honouring its fallen heroes.
He further reaffirmed the Army’s resolve to stand by the families of deceased personnel, noting that their sacrifices remain a source of pride and inspiration to serving members of the force.
According to him, the visit reinforced the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to strengthen support systems for widows and families of fallen soldiers, while promoting unity and mutual understanding with the military.
Adisa explained that the visit aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the widows and the military formation, while also providing a platform for the women to formally present their welfare needs.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Mrs Hauwa Mohammed, appealed to the brigade commander to sustain and expand the ongoing welfare interventions designed to support widows and their children.
She stated that beyond their responsibility of raising their children into responsible members of society, the widows depend on continued institutional support, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare and general wellbeing.
Mohammed explained that the visit was not only to present their concerns but also to reaffirm their loyalty and appreciation to the Nigerian Army leadership under the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for sustaining various welfare programmes for families of deceased personnel.
She specifically commended the Nigerian Army Education Sponsorship Programme, describing it as a vital initiative that has helped ease the burden on widows by providing educational opportunities for their children.
The widows also expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army for its continued commitment to ensuring that families of fallen heroes are not abandoned, noting that such support has provided hope and stability despite their loss.
NAN
