Naval chief inaugurates primary school in Kano
By Muhammad Nur Tijani
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to civil-military cooperation with the inauguration of a Special Intervention Quick Impact Project at Kofar Na’isa in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.
The project, facilitated by Rear Adm. Bashir Mohammed, an indigene of the community, involved the complete renovation of Kofar Na’isa Primary School.
The renovation included repairs to dilapidated classrooms, toilets, doors, windows, and sanitary facilities, installation of a new water supply system, and comprehensive painting of the school structure.
Ogalla, who was represented by Rear Adm. Emmanuel Anakwe, Commandant, Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Kano, described the initiative as part of the Navy’s renewed efforts to build stronger ties with civil communities.
“We want to foster closer ties and contribute meaningfully to national development under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The Special Quick Intervention Project, launched in 2024, is a tool to actualise our re-invigorated civil-military cooperation mandate.
“These efforts underscore the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to serving Nigerians beyond traditional security roles,” he said.
Ogalla commended Rear Adm. Bashir Mohammed for initiating and facilitating the project, describing it as a courageous and humanitarian gesture.
“This project not only aligns with the vision of President Bola Tinubu but is also a reflection of Vice Adm. Ogalla’s leadership in using the Navy to build bridges between the military and the civilian population,” he added.
Ogalla urged the Kofar Na’isa community to safeguard and maintain the facilities for sustainable use and called on residents of Kano and neighbouring areas to cooperate with security agencies in preserving peace.
Earlier, the facilitator of the project, Rear Adm. Bashir Mohammed, described the initiative as a significant milestone for the Nigerian Navy, the people of Kano, and humanity at large.
He said the intervention was approved by the CNS as a gesture of appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of Kano indigenes serving in the Nigerian Navy.
“As a way of saying thank you for the sacrifices of the sons and daughters of this state in the Nigerian Navy and to particularly honour me on reaching the zenith of my career, this project was approved by the Chief of the Naval Staff,” he said.
Mohammed said that the project aligned with the CNS’s vision to promote development, enhance civil-military relations, and improve security across the country.
“This project was chosen to improve the teaching and learning environment for the children of the community,” he added.
Also speaking, Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf, emphasised the need for collective support to revitalise the education sector in the state.
Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Internal Security, retired AVM Ibrahim Umar, urged communities to take ownership of public schools in their localities.
He called on well-meaning individuals and stakeholders to support efforts aimed at improving education.
The Governor commended the Chief of the Naval Staff and the facilitator of the project for their contributions to enhancing educational infrastructure in Kano.
Yusuf reiterated the state government’s commitment to providing quality education for all children in the state. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani
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