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Sanwo-Olu Offers Free Medical Care To Families Of Fallen Heroes

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced that the state government had implemented free healthcare for the families of deceased soldiers as a gesture of gratitude for the immense sacrifices made by the fallen heroes.

Sanwo-Olu called on citizens to cultivate a culture of empathy and teamwork, stressing that overcoming the challenges faced by the families of fallen military officers demanded collective action and shared responsibility.

As noted in a statement from the state Ministry of Home Affairs, Governor Sanwo-Olu addressed the gathering at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Interdenominational Divine Service, which took place at the Chapel of Christ the Light in Alausa, Ikeja.

Sanwo-Olu pointed out that the sacrifices made by the heroes had created a lasting foundation for the state’s continuous growth. He called on Lagosians to draw inspiration from their unwavering selflessness and incorporate it into their own lives.

Sanwo-Olu, who was represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said, “We owe it to our heroes to sustain their vision by extending a helping hand to those in need and creating opportunities for all.”

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He emphasised the profound debt of gratitude owed to the fallen heroes, stating that their sacrifices were immeasurable and could only be fully rewarded by God.

”The state government has provided free medical care to the families of deceased soldiers in government-owned hospitals and has continued the distribution of support packages to ease their burdens.

“These efforts are deliberate. We are not only remembering these heroes in words but ensuring their families feel supported and cared for, even in their absence,” Sanwo-Olu said.

During the service, the Presbyter and Cathedral Administrator of the Methodist Cathedral of Peace and Excellence, Opebi, Very Rev’d Oladapo Daramola, delivered a sermon under the theme “Remembering the Faithful Heroes.”

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