Legion to partner Nigerians on affordable housing

Director of Cooperate Affairs Nigerian Legion Morenike Grace Henry has unfolded plans by her organization to collaborate with Nigerians to provide affordable housing units to its members and private individuals.
A statement issued by the Senior Information Officer, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Henry David, in Abuja on Wednesday, quoted Henry as speaking at the 101st National Convention of the American Legion in Indiana, United States of America, recently.
Henry, the Head of Nigerian delegation to the convention, stated that this would increase the revenue base of the Legion, which according o her, was in agreement with the Nigerian Legion Act to acquire, establish and run agro-based industries, agricultural farms and estates in any part of the federation.
She said this would enhance the relationship between the non-military personnel and the Legion by providing essential amenities to the members of the public.
The director also thanked the people for doing their part every day for standing by the military in the fight for freedom, and  for preserving  the country and its citizens. 
Also speaking, the Vice President of United States, Michael Richard Pence said , “Those cherished ideals are really what the American Legion is all about and  last year alone, the Legion helped more than 2,400 veterans find jobs.
“ Also, the American Legion raised more than $1.4 million for VA hospitals, and donated almost 4 million hours of community volunteer service.
Pence also thanked the 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump for his support to the course of the Legion. 

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