Nigerian Navy reaffirms commitment to national development through civil-military relations

Nigerian Navy reaffirms commitment to national development through civil-military relations

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, reaffirms the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to national development through strengthened civil-military relations and sustainable community development initiatives.

Abbas gave the assurance on Tuesday at the inauguration of a renovated two-block classroom project at LGEA Primary School, Allor, in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi.

Represented by Commodore Chendu Yahaya, Commanding Officer of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard, the CNS said the project reflected the Navy’s resolve to complement its constitutional role of safeguarding the nation’s maritime domain by undertaking interventions that positively impact host communities.

He said the project, executed under the Chief of the Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Project, was aimed at strengthening civil-military cooperation while contributing to national development.

According to Abbas, the Quick Impact Project, introduced in 2024, aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda by addressing critical community needs through sustainable interventions.

“The Nigerian Navy remains committed to initiatives that improve the well-being of citizens and foster cordial relationships between the military and the communities we serve,” he said.

The project comprised of a renovated two-block classroom, a new toilet facility, upgraded playground, teaching aids, desks, chairs and sports equipment.

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Abbas commended Rear Adm. Sunday Yahaya, an indigene of Allor, for facilitating the intervention and urged the community to protect the facilities and continue supporting security agencies in tackling security challenges.

Earlier, Rear Adm. Yahaya said that the project was conceived to bridge gaps in educational infrastructure and create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.

He expressed satisfaction that the intervention had already encouraged increased enrolment in the school and appealed to residents to take ownership of the facilities through proper maintenance.

The Project Manager, Mr Robert Ogah, said the intervention followed a needs assessment conducted in April 2026.

Ogah said the project involved renovation of classrooms, replacement of roofs and ceilings, rehabilitation of floors, doors and windows, construction of a toilet facility, and upgrading of the school playground.

In her remarks, a teacher at the school, Mrs Christiana Atodo, expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Navy for transforming the learning environment.

She described the intervention as a major boost to teaching and learning and pupils’ academic development.

The event featured the commissioning and formal handover of the renovated facilities to the community.