Encomiums as former CNS wife, Hajia Aisha Gambo bows out in style

It was testimony galore for Navy Officers Wives Association (NOWA) as their former president and wife of immediate past Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awaal Gambo, Hajia Aisha Nana Gambo bows out after rendering compassionate service to the women.

One of the officers wives, Hajia Maimuna Yahaya noted that the former president was an extraordinary being.

According to her, “If you feel pain, you are alive, if you feel other people’s pain, you are a human being. Our mother feels other people’s pains. This describes the true essence of every human character which encompasses both extraneous and intrinsic qualities of the individual. It is also the combination of both the outer and inner aesthetics that defines the person.”

As our former NOWA national president bows out in style, it is pertinent to reflect on who and what Madam Nana Aisha Gambo stands for; which should give us a glimpse at this profound, enigmatic and phenomenal woman of immense character.

“Quite frankly, the sure way to do this is to peep into a dossier of testimonials from friends, close allies and associates.

“The myriad of testimonies coming from people alludes to the fact that Nana Aisha Gambo is endowed with a natural beauty which she often embellishes with an unrivalled fashion taste. To this end some have labelled her the “fashionista”; an appellation that best describes her grace, poise and elegance.

“Inwardly, Hajia Dr Nana Aisha radiates self-respect, determination, resilience and an unsurpassed sense of focus. Her success in both private and public life exudes an industrious and astute personality; culminating in the numerous achievements as NOWA National President.

“Clearly, she has impacted NOWA in every ramification. As a wife, mother, and family woman, she has been able to define boundaries and balance, inspite of her numerous responsibilities, which should serve as a beckon to the incoming NOWA National President and her executives.

“Hajia Dr Nana Aisha’s demeanour gives us a sense of a woman with a large heart who knows when to come around no matter whose ox is gored. So, when occasions demand she rises in response as the circumstance and situation warrants.

“Her philanthropic disposition, which is second to none is also laced with a sense of judgement that abhors laziness, lack of respect and refusal to be accountable and take up responsibilities.

“All these qualities have obviously impacted NOWA under her watch. Hence, as she bows out after a meritorious service, her colours in every shade and hue will continue to radiate through generations as her legacies will be stamped in the sands of time.”

When Hajiya Nana Aisha Gambo assumed office, she embraced the new responsibilities with clearness of purpose, to help improve the lives of Nigerians. Her first day of office was marked by providing potable drinking water for two communities that had suffered from the lack of drinking water for years.

Since assuming office on February 27, 2021, Gambo had rekindled the zeal, vigour, dedication and commitment of NOWA members to contribute to development even beyond the borders and confines of the Nigerian Navy formation and barracks.