Veterans urges Gov’t to be responsive to their needs.

Veterans in a pose with UE Regional Minister

Veterans at this year’s Remembrance Day celebration in Bolgatanga has requested government to be responsive to the needs of ex-servicemen and compatriots that sacrificed and fought towards the attainment of independence. 

For them, the history of the country cannot be told without acknowledging the dedicated effort and gallantry of fallen heroes that fought in the world wars. 

They are therefore appealing to government to come to their aid since they feel rejected with majority living in abject poverty. 

The 69^th Remembrance Day also referred to as Poppy Day brought together chiefs and security agencies including personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Immigration Service. 

The key message for this year’s global event held at the premises of the Bolgatanga VAG Hall centered on the urgent need for all to complement the effort of the security agencies in maintaining peace and security. 

The day marked by wreath laying and colourful display of marksmanship from personnel of the various security agencies also enjoined government and other world leaders to assist in the international effort of peace keeping.  

Addressing the gathering, the Upper East Regional Minister, James Zuuga Tiiga, commended the effort of the veterans as a good number of Ghanaian troops that have excelled in international peace keeping duties having emulated their brevity and sacrifice. 

This, he observed, was evident in the performance of the Ghana Armed Forces, which he further noted had received international recognition for its high standard and professionalism.

 Mr. Tiiga, however, encouraged all and sundry to emulate their example by trading on the principles of truth, humility and selflessness.

A minute silence was later observed in memory of those that died in line of duty. Prayers were also said for the departed. 

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