Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, congratulated the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, on his 57th birthday.
In a statement by his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina, on Saturday in Abuja, President Buhari rejoiced with family, friends and professional colleagues of the CNS, who has consistently posted distinctions in service to the nation.
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PRESIDENT BUHARI FELICITATES WITH CNS, VICE ADMIRAL AWWAL ZUBAIRU GAMBO AT 57
President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo on his 57th birthday, rejoicing with family,https://t.co/gP3EyjCl4K
— Nigerian Navy (@NigerianNavy) April 22, 2023
Buhari noted the profile of dedication and commitment of the CNS, who served in many capacities, including operations of NNS Ambe, NNS Damisa, NNS Ayam, and Nigeria’s Defence Attaché in Luanda, Angola.
Gambo also acted as Director of Defense Affairs in the Office of the National Security Adviser.
President @MBuhari sends warm greetings to Chief of @NigerianNavy Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo on his 57th birthday, rejoicing with family, friends and professional colleagues of the officer, who has consistently posted distinctions in service to the nation.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) April 22, 2023
The president extolled Gambo for his steadfastness and selflessness in handling responsibilities, working for many years as Director, Simulation, Naval Doctrine and Assessment Centre, Lagos, and Chief Staff Officer, at the Naval Training Command in Lagos,
Gambo was also Director, Procurement at Defence Space Administration, before he was appointed Chief of Naval Staff.
President Buhari prayed for the well-being of the CNS and that of the family.
NAN
