Navy supports Adamawa community with classrooms, toilets

Navy supports Adamawa community with classrooms, toilets

By Umar Dankano, Yola.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Nigerian Navy has renovated six blocks of classrooms and constructed conveniences at Central primary school Mayo-belwa local government area of Adamawa state.

Commissioning the projects in Mayo-belwa, the Chief of Naval staff,Vice admiral Idi Abbas said that the intervention was under a special scheme established by the Navy to be giving back to the society with a view to also contribute its quota in transforming our communities.

Represented by the Director, Veterans Affairs,Rear admiral Raheem Taofeek,Abbas explained that the project is in line with the president Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda and was executed by Rear Admiral Abdulhamid Baba-inna, the Navy Secretary in his hometown, Mayo-belwa.

He charged members of the community to ensure judicious use of the facilities urging them to guard it jealously for maximum benefit of all.

He reiterated the commitments of the Nigerian Navy under his watch to lived up to its responsibilities of protecting and defending the territorial intergrity of Nigeria and worked in synergy with other security agencies in the country to nip the current security challenges bedeviĺing the country in the bud.

In his remarks, Rear Adml. Baba-Inna, said the project was to improve or provide conducive learning atmosphere for the pupils and their teachers.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, this project aligns squarely with the Nigeria Navy’s Civil-Military Cooperation and Relations framework.

“We recognise that our effectiveness is not measured solely by operational successes at sea or on the battlefield but also by the strength of our relationship with the people we serve.

“Projects such as this are deliberate efforts to build trust, foster goodwill and strengthen the bond between the military and civil society”, he said.

According to him, the classes and offices were provided with tables and chairs as well as the solar power light to enhance safety and security in the school.

Baba-Inna urged the pupils and teachers to take ownership of the project for maximum benefit.

In his remarks, Mr Adiyal Kurdah, Member I, Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Navy for such a project.

He said the project would significantly improve enrollment, retention and quality education in the area.

In his remarks, the Paramount ruler of the Adamawa traditional council and Lamido Ada mawa,Alhaji Muhammadu Barkido Aliyu Must apha represented by District Head of Mayo-Belwa, Alhaji Ardo Bamanga described the project as a good legacy that would help to shape the character of children to be responsible citizens in future.

He assured them of traditional rulers’ readiness to partner with them, and give them all the necessary supports needed to succeed in the discharged of their responsibilities.

Our Correspondent reported that the event featured presentation of learning materials to pupils, tree planting, cultural displays and awards presentations and that,other facilities such as solar powered light, chairs, tables, instructional materials were also launched to the central primary school Mayo Belwa Local council in the state.