The Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has lauded the patriotism of the men and officers of the Nigerian Army, saying their sense of commitment to national duties saved Nigeria from drifting into anarchy and protecting the country’s territorial integrity.

The governor posited that it was in recognition of this onerous duty that the Ekiti state government, under his watch, donated a whopping sum of N10 million to support the war veterans, in addition to the personal donation he made for the upkeep of those who fought to protect Nigeria’s sovereignty.

Oyebanji spoke in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday during a programme commemorating the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the Ekitiparapo Pavilion in the Ekiti State Capital.

The event featured wreath laying, which was performed by the Governor, Speaker of the Ekiti Assembly, Hon Adeoye Aribasoye, representative of the 32 Artillery Brigade Commander, Major Gen Imam Babakura, Police Commissioner, Mr. Joseph Eribo, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, and other high-profile dignitaries.

Addressing the war veterans and soldiers, Oyebanji, represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, said Nigeria could have been plunged into ebullition through the horrendous activities of insurgents, bandits, and kidnappers, but for the efficiency of the Nigerian military, which deployed its strength to avert such a sordid scenario.

Oyebanji profoundly thanked the military for partnering with other security networks to make Ekiti safe for habitation and investments, assuring that his administration would work hard to cement the bond of unity among the security outfits in the state.

He commended those who lost their lives in the course of fighting for the nation and those who are still on the battlefields to restore normalcy to all the beleaguered areas.

In an extreme exhibition of empathy, Oyebanji urged Nigerians to pay tremendous respect and support the families of those in these categories in the spirit of brotherhood and patriotism.

“Let me seize this opportunity to especially commend the immense contributions of the military in Ekiti State to the relative peace we enjoy in Ekiti State. Without your efforts, society could have been in a state of anarchy.

“Your sleeplessness, restlessness and commitment are the reasons we can all go about our daily businesses with the conviction of coming back unhurt.’’

The Delta State government has reiterated that its support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not for politics but for good governance and patriotism.

Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr Charles Aniagwu, said Monday that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was not interested in fighting any political battles; thus, he asked his kinsmen and Deltans to support the President.

Aniagwu, who was recently directed to oversee the State Information Ministry, spoke specifically on the situation at a press briefing in Asaba, the state capital.

While saying it is the height of patriotism to support the federal a, he said the President today has no opponent and that it would be abnormal to practice blind politics.

“The Governor was very clear when he noted that the support for Tinubu is also equal to support for him, that it is not politicking; that is governance because the times we are in now are not for politics but governance.”

The Commissioner said the Governor would continue to reply to critics with massive project delivery ahead of 2027. ”

We want the President to perform well so that the breeze of development can get to us in Delta state.”

“Governor Oborevwori was not interested in any political fight but was primed to respond to critics by delivering many more viable projects. At the moment, his business is governance, and he will not lose sight of it.

“We have seen a lot of publications in different places, including those insinuating that he is leaving the PDP. Oborevwori is a very proud member of the Peoples Democratic Party. Today, Oborevwori is a clear leader amongst leaders of the party in Nigeria, and he is not hungry to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party.”

Aniagwu remarked that Governor Oborevwori had kept faith with the continuation and completion of inherited projects while initiating new ones.

“Having continued with the numerous projects he inherited, he is advancing the state by completing ongoing roads and initiating more projects.

He believes that every Deltan deserves the dividend of democracy and has been concerned about that.

On fiscal discipline and efficient resource allocation, Aniagwu said, “Over N200 billion has been paid to liquidate the state’s debt stock while contractors are being mobilised with new jobs, with outstanding job certificates paid as they fall due.”