Following the killing of Naval Personnel, Leading Seaman Abdulrahman FA during a counter operarion of Operation Whirl Stroke against terrorists, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogallah has presented a 2 Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow to the widow of the slain officer at Navy Estate Karshi Abuja.
A statement by the Naval Headquarters said the presentation is in fulfilment of the vision, the Chief of the Naval Staff.
“This gesture underscores the importance attached to personnel welfare especially provision of accommodation by the CNS.
“Leading Regulator Suleiman MK, a distinguished personnel of the Nigerian Navy sacrificed his life in service to the nation under Operation Whirl Stroke in Niger State on 13 August 2023”.
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“Certainly, succour has been given to the slain and comfort provided for the family he left behind” it said, adding “One significant motivation for naval personnel is assurance of shelter in and out of service.
“The CNS was represented at the event by the Director Veteran Affairs, Rear Admiral Mohammed Yakubu Dahiru who stated that such initiatives will be sustained to ensure that no one is left behind
The statement said, “In the service to a nation, military personnel make extraordinary sacrifices, often paying the ultimate price to safeguard the lives of the citizens and territory of the country.
“Their bravery and dedication in the face of battle are the bedrock upon which national security is built upon.
“The loss of a naval rating in line of duty is a profound tragedy, affecting not only their immediate family but also the Nigerian Navy and the Armed Forces.
“It is against this backdrop that the Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla’s vision is having a highly motivated professional naval force capable of shaping the security outcomes within Nigeria’s maritime domain and the littorals including land-based engagements in fulfilment of Nigeria’s national interest, comes alive.
