The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said the country has not taken appropriate care of those who served the nation diligently.
The Governor spoke on Monday at the annual Armed Force Remembrance Day in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
Mutfwang, who recollected his victory at the Supreme Court on Friday, said his triumph was not just for his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, but all the people of Plateau State.
In a post on his X handle after the event, Governor Mutfwang wrote: “This is the day the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it.
“The victory at the Supreme Court was not just one for the PDP but for the people of Plateau State.
“We must not behave like the ten lepers, we must return quickly and give praise to God who made it possible.
“This service was held in remembrance of our Fallen Heroes. We want to thank God for those Great men and women who devoted themselves to the service of the nation.
“Unfortunately, we have not done well in looking after those who have served the nation appropriately, And I am praying that as a nation, we will do better in looking after those who have served the nation valiantly.
“For those of you who are still serving, we want to encourage you to continue to devote yourselves to the best of your conscience and ability to protect lives and properties.
“As an institution, the armed forces are very crucial and central to the survival of every nation, and I must admit, like every institution in Nigeria, things have not been well.
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“As a government, we will continue to provide the necessary tools and enabling environment for the Armed Forces to effectively discharge their constitutional responsibilities of protecting the lives and property of citizens in the State.
“I will continue to advocate that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces will insist on the return to true professionalism within the armed forces and the security agencies, and I am sure when we begin that journey, it will be worthwhile.”
