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The Minister of State for Defence, Mr Musiliu Obanikoro, on Monday launched the Support Our Troops Foundation in Abuja to encourage the Nigerian armed forces.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Ms Funmi Ogbue, said that the foundation was established to encourage the armed forces especially in their fight against insurgency.
She hoped that the support foundation would mobilize the needed financial and moral supports for the troops who are battling to save the country from the hands of terrorists.
Ms Ogbe also expressed hope that the forum would provide a platform for recognising the sacrifices made by the service men and women.
Representatives of the military and Air Force, present at the event, listed some of the challenges they face in their efforts to protect the nation from insurgency.
According to them, the solutions to these challenges are better not left alone in the corridors of government.Recent efforts to stop insurgency in the North-East have seen several officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces pay the ultimate price for their nation.
It is believed that this kind of initiative would not only be a morale booster for those who are still in service, it would also bring hope to families of the fallen heroes.
The Support Our Troops Foundation aims to support all of its programmes through the contributions of donors who are able to contribute in cash or in kind.
