The wife of the Chief of Naval Staff and President of the Navy Officers Wives Association, Mrs Aisha Abbas, has commissioned four newly constructed classroom blocks and a remodelled music laboratory at NOWA Secondary School, Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos.

Mrs Abbas said the project, spearheaded by her office, underscores a renewed commitment to academic excellence within Nigeria’s naval community.

She described the commissioning as a defining moment for the naval educational community, adding, “Education is the passport to the future for those who prepare for it today.”

According to her, the event marked not only the unveiling of physical structures but also the fulfilment of a shared vision aimed at shaping young minds.

Highlighting the unique realities of naval life, particularly the frequent relocations experienced by families, she said quality education remains a stabilising force for children adjusting to change.

Mrs Abbas noted that the newly commissioned classrooms and fully equipped music laboratory are designed to nurture creativity, critical thinking and excellence, ensuring that students remain competitive and confident wherever service life takes them.

She appreciated the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, principal officers at Naval Headquarters, members of NOWA and the Parent-Teacher Association for their support.

Reaffirming her commitment to education, welfare and empowerment initiatives for naval families, she aligned the association’s activities with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Earlier, the Commandant of NOWA Secondary School, Ojo, Commander Baba Magwi Inusa, described the completed facilities as more than infrastructural additions, saying they represent a strategic investment in a conducive environment for intellectual growth and creativity.

He acknowledged the presence of NOWA national executives, senior officers, officers’ wives, members of the education committee, the Parent-Teacher Association, school administrators, staff and students at the event.