Individuals and cooperate organisations have been urged to partner with Nigeria Legion of Ex- Service Men and Women to attain fulfilment after retirement and making life better for their widows.
Chairman, Kogi State Council of the Legion, Master Warrant Officer (MWO), Elijah Akinjide made the appeal during the flag off of the distribution of food stuff and cash to wives of the fallen heroes in Lokoja.
MWO Akinjide said the gathering which is the last for the year consist of Legion’s Chairmen across the twenty one Local Government Areas of the State and members of the Military Widows Association (MWA).
He explained that the items distributed is to mark the sixty secound anniversary of the legion which also coincides with the birth month of the National Chairman of the Legion, Mrs Henry Morenike Grace.
The Legion’s Chairman said the door is always open for collaboration to assist over three thousand members across the state in diverse ways and approach.
He commended the National Chairman of the Legion, Mrs Henry Morenike Grace for sparking up the enthusiasm of members saying her coming on board has brought to limelight all the activities of the organization.
In a remark, the State Coordinator of the Military Widows Association (MWA), Mrs Susan Ojonugwa Makolo expresed appreciation to both National and State Chairmen for their support saying the beneficiaries are more hopeful for better days ahead.
She appealed to the State Government to consider (MWA) in her empowerment schemes emphasizing that most members are young and can still engage in saleable skills.
Similarly, the Chairperson of Retired Armed Forces Wife, Mrs Jumai Linus urged the beneficiaries to always be creative and seek legitimate means of generating income.