The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a newly constructed and fully furnished five-bedroom lodge for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The projects, executed under the Nigerian Navy’s Civil-Military Quick Intervention Projects in honour of Rear Admiral Sulaiman Haruna Abdullahi, also include an upgraded dispensary at Malam Sidi, headquarters of the LGA.
Speaking at the commissioning, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, said the intervention was designed to address critical community needs and improve access to essential services.
Represented by the Director of Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Rear Admiral Mohammad Yakubu Dahiru, he explained that the Civil-Military Quick Intervention initiative was designed to strengthen bonds and foster unity between the Nigerian Navy, government and the public for national development.
He commended Rear Admiral Abdullahi for identifying the needs of the community and using funds provided under the Chief of Naval Staff’s Special Quick Impact Projects to execute the projects.
Rear Admiral Dahiru urged residents to take ownership of the facilities, protect them from vandalism and ensure their proper maintenance for the benefit of future generations.
Commissioning the projects, the Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau, commended the facilitator for his dedication to service in the Nigerian Navy and for attracting the intervention to his community.
According to him, the interventions complement the administration’s efforts to improve security and living conditions across the state.