NIGERIA NAVY ASSESSES SITES FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF NAVAL WELFARE COLLEGE IN UMUOPU, ENUGU-EZIKE.

Nigeria Navy with Traditional Rulers

The Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral EI. Ogalla represented by Vice Admiral C. Onyemaobi visits Umuopu, Enugu-Ezike, to assess sites for establishment of Naval Welfare College. A Naval Welfare College is a Nigeria Navy Secondary School which the Naval Force in collaboration with Enugu State Government led by His Excellency Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah approved its establishment in Umuopu, Enugu-Ezike.

The Representative of the Chief of Naval Staff who was overwhelmed with gratitude upon his reception at the palace of the Traditional Ruler of the community: His Royal Highness, Cyril Ayogu (Okpoko), assured the people of the community of their readiness to commence work with full speed once the assessment of the proposed site is completed. Speaking on behalf of the Naval Chief, he said: "I thank God for a day like this. I also thank God for the wisdom of the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral EI. Ogalla. Gentlemen, it is no longer secret, we have been mandated by the Chief of Naval Staff in collaboration with Enugu State Government to carry out an assessment on the proposed sites for establishment of Nigeria Navy Secondary School here in Umuopu, Enugu-Ezike. We seek your service and support. Gentlemen, all we need from you people is enabling environment to establish the school"

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The Executive Chairman of the Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Prince Ejike Itodo on behalf of the Governor of Enugu State, described the project as "unprecedented greatness in Enugu-Ezike". He thanked EI. Ogalla for bringing this establishment that will unarguably bourgeon overall development in the Local Government and beyond. "This is a significant milestone and a lifetime legacy that our brother Ogalla is bringing to our place. An indelible developmental mark on the sand of eternity" he said. He again thanked the Governor of Enugu State for approving the establishment of the project in Enugu-Ezike. He also took time to appreciate the Representatives of the Naval Staff for executing their assignments diligently and painstakingly while assuring them of continual cooperation from the Local Government.

The Traditional Ruler of the community, HRH. Cyril Ayogu (Okpoko) while addressing his visitors, thanked their son EI. Ogalla who is now the Chief of Naval Staff of Nigeria for making Umuopu a place of national interest and recognition and also gave him reiterated assurance that Umuopu is solidly behind him and will give him every necessary support and cooperation to establish the project. He prayed for God's unceasing protections upon the Naval Chief of Staff and his Representatives.