Movement
By Chioma Ugboma
Lagos, April 24, 2018 (NAN) of the Movement, Mr Tony Uranta, convener of “We Care Movement” (WCM), a non-governmental organisation, says the value of security officers in the country should not be underestimated by the citizenry.
He spoke at the inauguration of the organisation on Tuesday in Lagos.
The organisation is to give support to families of Nigeria’s fallen heroes.
“The security forces including the military and para military make so much sacrifices for the people.
“If we do not take care of these men who risk their lives everyday, then our security may not be guaranteed.
“We are all at risk if the security architecture falls apart.
“We must show them that we care for them and theirs if harm should befall them.
“This is why some like minds came to a conclusion that it is overdue to create a foundation or movement for them” Uranta said.
He said that the movement also intends to create advocacy for better condition of service for living servicemen.
“We have seen situations where families of servicemen who fall in action are evicted from their barracks two or three weeks after their death.
“This movement, in addition to providing succour to the widows and children of such fallen heroes, will also create life insurance policies for them,” he said.
In her speech, the Executive Director of the Movement, Dr. Joe-Okei Odumakin said the movement is non political and non partisan.
Odumakin said that the WCM is a humanitarian service movement that has to do with networking partnership, aimed at honoring and providing for living security officers.
“We Care as the name connotes will cover all those who put their lives in danger for Nigeria, including policemen, customs, immigration, military and intelligence units among others.
“These are the people that will put their lives on the line for all of us. We Care remains the lubricant for their commitment,” she said.
Odumakin said that the movement would partner with credible individuals in society to make the dream possible.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration, held at Sheraton Hotels, attracted Nigerians from all walks of life.
Those in attendance include a former Minister of Education, Dauda Birmah; Sen. Tokunbo. Ogunbanjo and Mr Peter Eselle, a former President of the Trade Unions of Nigeria (TUC).
In his goodwill message, Sen. Ogunbanjo said that the movement should include care for nurses and doctors and the road safety corps Marshals.
The senator said the society must show some level of compassion to families of fallen heroes to make them more passionate about sacrificing for the nation.
Eselle, in his submission, said that such a movement that would encourage the nation’s security officers was long overdue.
He said that Nigeria could achieve better security through them, if better conditions of service were set for them.
Birmah, on his part, charged Nigerians on humanitarianism.
“When we care, we are redeeming ourselves.
“We must not turn our backs or block our consciences.
“This initiative must go beyond the original concept to include victims of rape” he said. (NAN)
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Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Oluwole Sogunle