Gov Eno Lauds CNS For Water, Building Projects In Akwa Ibom School

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has inaugurated water and accommodation facilities for the principal and serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members initiated by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, at the Community Secondary School (CSS), Ibedu-Idikpa community in Nsit Atai local government area of Akwa Ibom State.

Eno, while commissioning the projects at the weekend, commended the efforts of the CNS Ogalla, for the Navy’s civil – military cooperation, noting that the synergy has gone a long way towards the stimulation of national development.

Represented by the commissioner for humanitarian affairs, Lady Emem Ibanga, the governor noted that the CNS’s project , was not just a ceremony to unveil the infrastructures, but celebration of excellence, patriotism and impactful leadership.

The facilities LEADERSHIP learnt included the newly constructed accommodation for the principal, the Lodge for the Corps members and the water project, a special intervention and quick impact scheme of the CNS.

Eno thanked the project facilitator, Rear Admiral Joseph Akpan, the Chief of Defence Administration, for bringing the project to the state.

“Your sterling achievements in the Nigerian Navy and your contributions to national development resonate deeply with the values we hold in Akwa Ibom.

“Today we celebrate not only your professional distinction, but your unwavering commitment to the growth and development of your people.

“This special intervention project facilitated through your honour and influence will bring a lasting legacy that will transform the educational experience of countless children in our communities because it represents hope, access and opportunity which are the core pillars of Akwa Ibom.

“May this achievement inspire others to serve selflessly and uplift their roots. We are proud of you, Sir. Nsit Atai is proud of you. Akwa Ibom is proud of you,” the governor enthused.

Responding, CNS, who was represented by Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command, recalled that the special intervention quick impact project scheme was launched in 2024.

He noted that the scheme has further reinforced the Nigerian Navy’s civil-military cooperation mandate and contributed to the Renewed Hope Agenda (RHA) of the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government.

These projects are avenues for the Nigerian Navy to honour its accomplished senior officers and an indication that beyond physically securing life and property, we are committed to serving the interest of Nigerians in other ways.

“Today’s commissioning of the CNS special intervention quick impact project undertaking by an illustrious son of Ibedu-Idikpa community, another water shed in the Nigerian Navy’s Civil Military Cooperation anal,” he explained.

Ogalla urged the senior officers to initiate more humanitarian services to their communities to enhance quality of life, adding that such gestures would certainly not cause the senior officer and indeed the Nigerian Navy to be forgotten in a hurry.

In his remarks, Rear Admiral Akpan, explained that the scheme “is an avenue for the Navy to contribute to the development of selected communities in order to enhance overall national security and development.”