Kwara Govt gifts family of late NAF officer, Nanpon, N5m

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has presented a cheque of N5 million to the family of LCpl Goselle Nanpon, a Nigeria Air Force (NAF) officer, who was killed during an operation early this year.

Late Nanpon was a gallant NAF officer whose life was cut short by a truck after losing control in Ilorin.

The brief presentation ceremony was held on Thursday at the 303 Medium Airlift Group, Nigerian Air Force, Ilorin.

The governor said the gesture was to provide succour to the immediate family of the deceased, whose pain cannot be quantified.

AbdulRazaq, who was represented at the event by his Senior Special Assistant on Security, Alhaji Muyideen Aliu, said Nanpon’s death represents a huge loss to the country as a whole and to Kwara in particular.

The governor, who had earlier expressed his sympathy over the incident, encouraged the bereaved family to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a worthwhile life.

Responding, the Commander, 303 Medium Airlift Group, Nigerian Air Force, Captain Dan Apyeyak, appreciated the governor for the gesture, saying it explains his administration’s recognition of selfless service of uniform men.

“I want to thank His Excellency most sincerely for always remembering us. His Excellency has been very worthy, upright, and standing by us to make sure that we don’t lack in command.

“Today, he has further shown us that he is ready to support us in any way, especially with the presentation of the cheque of N5 million to the next of kin of our personnel who died in active service.

“On behalf of the family, we are conveying our heartfelt appreciation and a million thank you to His Excellency for this wonderful gesture.

“What His Excellency has done has further reinforced that people out there fighting know that they are not fighting in vain,” he said.

The Air Force Commander said the mandate of the command was to ensure that the state and the country at large are secured, saying there will be development in a society where there is peace and security.

The younger brother and next of kin to the late officer, Nantip Goselle, received the cheque on behalf of the family.