Navy Honors Fallen Hero’s Widow With 2-Bedroom Bungalow

Navy Honors Fallen Hero’s Widow With 2-Bedroom Bungalow

The Nigerian Navy has presented a two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow to the widow of a Leading Seaman Abdulraham FA, who died in active service.

The widow of the deceased Seaman was given the bungalow at Navy Estate Karshi in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Speaking while handing over the key to the widow, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, said the loss of a Naval Rating is a “profound tragedy” affecting not only their immediate family but also the Navy and the entire Armed Forces.

He said: “Their bravery and dedication in the face of battle are the bedrock upon which national security is built.”

Represented by the Director of Veteran Affairs, Rear Admiral Mohammed Yakubu Dahiru, the Naval chief said the gesture underscores the importance attached to personnel welfare, especially the provision of accommodation.

He said the gesture was also in line with his 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 fulfilment of Nigeria’s national interest.”

The Naval chief said one significant motivation for naval personnel is the assurance of shelter in and out of service, adding that the “initiatives will be sustained to ensure that no one is left behind.”