Fintiri Salutes Admiral Jamila On Recent Promotion

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has congratulated an indigene of the state, Jamila Sadiq Malafa, on her recent promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral by the Nigerian Navy.

Malafa, born 1965 in Gombi LGA, joined the Nigerian Navy in 1988, and is the first female in the North region to be so promoted.

Fintiri noted that Admiral Jamila over the years had proven her mettle in the profession, saying her recent elevation was thoroughly deserving and an inspiration to other women striving to make a name in the profession.

“I have no doubt in my mind that the cap fits this Adamawa-born strong woman, Rear Admiral Jamila.

“She has a proven track record of excellence in the Navy, which has seen her rise through the ranks to the pinnacle of the profession,” the governor said.

Fintiri urged her to bring her wealth of experience to bear not only in advancing the course of the Navy, but also the Nigerian military and the state.

“I urge you to see your promotion as one that comes at a time in our national life where we need the military to be more circumspect and developmental in playing its role as the defender of the state and its interests in a democracy,” he said.

The governor urged the Admiral to continue to represent Adamawa State well and wished her a successful career.