President Muhammadu Buhari Felicitates With CNS At 57, Ayo Oyalowo At 50

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, on his 57th birthday, rejoicing with family, friends and professional colleagues of the officer whom he said had consistently posted distinctions in service to the nation.

Buhari in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, noted the profile

of dedication and commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff who served in many capacities including operations of NNS Ambe, NNS Damisa, NNS Ayam, and Nigeria’s Defence Attaché in Luanda, Angola before his appointment as acting director, defense affairs in the Office of the National Security Adviser.

The president extolled Vice Admiral Gambo for his steadfastness and selflessness in handling responsibilities, working for many years as director, Simulation, Naval Doctrine and Assessment Centre, Lagos, Chief Staff Officer, at the Naval Training Command in Lagos, and Director Procurement, Defence Space Administration, before his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff.

Buhari also rejoiced with Ayobami Oyalowo, a party man, as he turned 50 yesterday.

The president in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, recalled that Oyalowo joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) at inception in 2013, and had over the years carved a niche for himself as an insightful writer, debater and defender with a broad worldview.

Buhari greeted the former banker, his family, friends and associates on the auspicious milestone, recalling his achievements as the deputy director of media and publicity in the APC presidential campaign in 2014.

He saluted Oyalowo as a loyal party man, who has variously served as Chairman of the Digital media subcommittee of the Presidential Campaign Council in 2019, secretary of governorship screening committee for the 2020 Ondo State Gubernatorial election, and Chairman of the Cross River State APC State Congress Appeal Committee.