The Governor of Kwara state, North Central Nigeria, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has admonished military personnel in various offices to take cognizance of the fact that democracy remains key for Nigeria as a country, which forms a part of the global village.
Speaking at the 45 Basic Medical Qualifying Course, Nigerian Navy College of Health Sciences, Offa, Governor AbdulRazaq noted that Nigeria cannot be isolated from the larger space, adding that loyalty to constituted authorities must be unadulterated as discipline is the bedrock of the military.
Represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi, the Governor urged the graduates to exhibit deep respect for the rule of law and fundamental human rights.
He also enjoined military men to shun partisan politics and all acts that are prejudicial to the interest of the Service and the nation at large.
“As you celebrate today, all graduands must bear in mind that a lot has been invested in your training by the College, the Nigerian Navy and by extension our dear Country Nigeria. I am also mindful of the fact that the College has continued to update its course contents and programmes in line with global practices. All these efforts should be evident henceforth in the discharge of your duties as naval personnel and medical professionals,” he charged the graduates.
Governor AbdulRazaq commended the commandant, instructors and entire staff of the College who have put in their best to improve the welfare and infrastructure in the College, within the limits of available scarce resources.
The Governor gave the assurance of the Government of Kwara State to support the College as deemed necessary to meet its requirements for both training and operations.
In his remarks, Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu charged the graduating students to contribute to the vision of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla in implementing a highly motivated professional Naval Force capable of shaping the security outcomes within Nigeria’s maritime domain and littorals including land-based engagement in fulfilment of Nigeria’s national interest.
The Commandant of the Nigerian Navy College of Health Sciences, Captain Anastasia Ossai observed that
training is at the core of the Chief of the Naval Staff’s strategic directives adding that the aspiration of the College as an institution is to train highly skilled, disciplined, and dedicated medical staff capable of responding to the health care needs of the Nigerian Navy for optimal performance.
Speaking to the graduating students, she encouraged them to be ready to make vital inputs towards the attainment of safe medical practice, national growth, and unity for the country.
Sixty-one (61) students from the basic medical qualifying course and forty-eight (48) students from the professional course graduated at the ceremony.
