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Buhari salutes Naval Chief, Awwal Gambo @ 57

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja –

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, on his 57th birthday.

The president in a  statement by his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina, on Saturday in Abuja, rejoiced with family, friends and professional colleagues of the CNS, who has consistently posted distinctions in service to the nation.

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, Defense Affairs in the Office of the National Security Adviser.

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, Defence Space Administration, before his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff.

President Buhari prayed for the well-being of the CNS and that of the family.

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