Akeredolu distributes N7.5m loan to widows of fallen heroes

The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has distributed N7.5m microcredit revolving loans to 52 widows of the departed heroes in the state.

Akeredolu presented cheques to the beneficiaries of the loan facilities at the Final Parade and Laying of Wreaths for 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at Government Cenotaph, Alagbaka Akure.

The Governor disclosed that since his administration came on board, it has been touching the lives of a considerable number of the widows of the departed heroes, through the microcredit revolving loans.

He noted that the gesture is to assist families of the military officers.

Each beneficiaries went home with a cheque ranging from N600,000 to N100,000, depending on their businesses.

Akeredolu promised to continue to sustain the scheme and other packages as would be deemed fit to make the widows self-employed, self-reliant and independent through capacity training with start-up packages.

He also praised both the departed and the living heroes for their patriotism, even as he encouraged the people to complement government’s efforts by donating generously towards the wellbeing of the Legionnaires.

The event was attended by the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, other members of the State Executive Council, widows of the fallen heroes, among several other dignitaries.

The event also witnessed prayers for the fallen heroes, their widows, the serving officers, the country. There also firing of Volley and Reveille.