President Bola Tinubu has congratulated retired Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo on his 60th birthday. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Gambo's service to the Nigerian Navy and the country. The president credited Gambo with strengthening maritime security during his tenure as Chief of the Naval Staff. Specific achievements mentioned included improved safety in the Gulf of Guinea and enhanced operational efficiency within the navy. Tinubu described Gambo as a dedicated officer whose leadership contributed to national stability. The statement acknowledged Gambo's integrity, professionalism, and commitment to duty. The president extended goodwill to Gambo's family, friends, and associates as he marked the milestone.
Tinubu praises Gambo's maritime security gains, yet the same waters still host frequent attacks on vessels and abductions of crew. Nigerian sailors named in recent kidnapping incidents remain in captivity without public rescue confirmation. If the gains were so clear, why do seafarers face unchecked danger today? The commendation feels detached from the reality facing those at sea.
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