By Oludare Richards

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has commiserated with widow of Leading Regulator Suleiman MK, a distinguished personnel of the Nigerian Navy, who sacrificed his life in service to the nation under Operation Whirl Stroke in Niger State on August 13, 2023.

The Chief of Naval Staff described the loss of a naval rating in line of duty as a profound tragedy, affecting not only his immediate family but also the Nigerian Navy and the Armed Forces.

The CNS said that 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,” he said.

The Chief of Naval Staff, in fulfillment of his vision of boosting motivation of naval personnel in assurance of shelter in and out of service, presented a two-bedroom semi-detached Bungalow to the widow of Leading Seaman Abdulraham FA at Navy Estate, Karshi in Abuja.

The gesture, he said, underscores the importance attached to personnel welfare, especially provision of accommodation by the CNS.

“Certainly, succour has been given to the slain and comfort provided for the family he left behind.

“The vision of 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 fulfillment of Nigeria’s national interest, comes alive. One significant motivation for naval personnel is assurance of shelter in and out of service,” he noted.

The CNS, who was represented by the Director Veteran Affairs, Rear Admiral Mohammed Yakubu Dahiru, at the presentation, stated that such initiatives would be sustained to ensure that no one is left behind.