The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development,  Culture and Tourism, Elder Samuel Osuolale Ajayi who inaugurated the committee on behalf of the governor charged the committee to live above board in discharging its duties.

A statement signed by the Press Secretary of the ministry, Mashood Agboola urged members of the committee to be committed and mindful of the time frame.

It added that the event is a week-long programme aimed at honouring and immortalizing the Nigerian fallen heroes who fought gallantly for the country.

The members of the committee is made up of officials of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Nigerian Legion and some government functionaries in the state to ensure a befitting ceremony.