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| Gov. Yahaya Bello. |
Kogi
State Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday said the sacrifices of the Nigerian
first female helicopter combat pilot, Tolulope Arotile was so huge that the
nation cannot forget.
Governor Bello who was
at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja on Thursday where the remains of the
late Flying Officer, Arotile was laid to rest said that as a young female pilot
who fought for the peace of the nation both on land and in the air and died in
active service at 24 years of age, Tolu remained a huge inspiration for both
men and women in the country and beyond.
Furthermore,
the Governor said that Late Tolulope Arotile will be remembered as one of those
who risked their skins and were willing to put service before self in order to
protect the many freedoms we enjoy. He noted that behind every decorated grave
of a fallen Air Officer, Soldier, and Naval officer, is a story of grief that
came to a family or a community but assured that late Arotile's legacy will be
cherished even while she has gone to rest.
Bello
extolled Arotile’s bravery, commitment, patriotism and professionalism, noting
that her short life was impactful, a complete book of history and a motivation
to improve girl child education and the development of young ones.
Tolulope
who hails from Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State died on July 14 in a
motor accident at NAF Base in Kaduna.
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