FORMER OGUN DEPUTY SPEAKER BAGS NIGERIAN ARMY’S MERITORIOUS AWARD
In recognition of his valiant services in the military and outstanding contributions to nation-building, Hon. Oludare Kadiri, A former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun state House of Assembly, has been honored by the Nigerian Army.
Kadiri, who retired from the Army in 1993, bagged a meritorious award at the 34th-anniversary reception of the Great 26 Regular Intake of the Nigerian Army held on Saturday.
The occasion held at the Event Hall, St. Lwanga Catholic Church, Nigerian Army Cantonment, Ikeja, Lagos was attended by families, friends, and well-wishers of members of the Great 26 Regular Intake.
In his remarks, the Commander, 9 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General I. E. Akpaumontia, who chaired the event, commended Kadiri for being a worthy ambassador and pride of the military.
Responding on behalf of other awardees, Kadiri said it was a great privilege for him to have served his fatherland as a member of the Great 26 Regular Intake.
“I would say thank you for recognizing me, and I promise you I will not take you for granted. It is always good when your mates celebrate you. When I came into the barracks today, I just smiled and smiled. For those of us that are alive, the Yoruba would say ‘aye ope yo.’ Indeed, we have the opportunity to thank God,” he remarked.
The former Deputy Speaker also appreciated the wives of military men for supporting their spouses to serve the country better.
