This is yet another demonstration of opposition and reward for the gallantry acts of our personnel
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, on Friday presented a two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow to a widow of Leading Seaman Fatimoh Abdulraham, at the Navy Estate Karshi Abuja.
Abdulrahman is the widow of Seaman Suleiman Kailani, who paid the supreme price while fighting terrorism under Operation Whirl Stroke in August 2023, in Niger.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beneficiary is also serving personnel.
In his remarks, Ogalla, who was represented by the Director, Veteran Affair, Naval Headquarters, Rear Adm. Mohammed Dahiru, said the gesture was part of a welfare drive for personnel.
He said the personnel died in action while serving the nation in Operation Whirl Stroke in Minna precisely on Aug .13 2023.
“This is yet another demonstration of opposition and reward for the gallantry acts of our personnel.
“It is in line with my vision and mission to prioritise provision of shelter for the personnel.
“It is to give hope, to give succour to the families of the disease personnel and to also serve as a morale booster to our serving personnel knowing that provision of accommodation is not only for the serving personnel, but even in death,” he said.
The CNS said that the welfare and well-being of personnel remained his priority, adding that he had always made it a priority to provide shelter for the serving personnel.
“So today, the act of gallantry by our personnel, Suleiman, is being appreciated, is being rewarded and is being recognised.
“It is our hope and belief that the family will live in peace and in harmony and their morale will also be impacted positively,” he added.NAN