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

Mrs Abbas stated that the project, spearheaded by her office, emphasises a renewed dedication to academic excellence within Nigeria’s naval community.

In a ceremony blending purpose with prestige, she described it as a defining moment for the naval educational community.

Quoting Malcolm X, she reminded the audience that, “Education is the passport to the future for those who prepare for it today.”

She framed the commissioning not only as the unveiling of physical structures but also as the realisation of a shared vision dedicated to shaping young minds.

Recognising the unique realities of naval life, particularly the frequent relocations that families endure. Mrs Abbas emphasised that quality education serves as a stabilising force for children navigating change.

The newly commissioned classrooms and fully equipped music laboratory are designed to cultivate creativity, critical thinking and excellence, ensuring that students remain competitive and confident wherever service life may take them.

She extended appreciation to 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 steadfast support. Reaffirming her commitment to education, welfare and empowerment initiatives for naval families, she aligned the association’s efforts with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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

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

According to him, their presence, reflected a shared dedication to advancing educational standards and fostering a supportive learning culture for students.

Commander Inusa expressed appreciation to the Wife of the Chief of the Naval Staff and NOWA for positioning the school as a model of academic excellence.

He also commended the collective effort and hard work that brought the project to fruition.
With the upgraded facilities, he affirmed the school’s readiness to nurture emerging successes in the years ahead.

With its’ new academic infrastructure and enriched creative space, NOWA Secondary School in Ojo stands as a testament to strategic leadership and community collaboration, an institution poised to sail confidently into a future defined by opportunity, discipline, and distinction.