By Correspondent in Kano.
As a response to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s request for the Nigerian Navy visibility in Kano state, in strengthening the security of the state, the Nigerian Navy approved the establishment of Kano Naval Base.
Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State on Wednesday in Kano.
Anwar qouted the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, when he (Gambo)paid a courtesy call on the governor at his office, Wednesday.
He said the Chief of Naval Staff was in Kano for the Chief of Naval Staff Annual Conference 2021, between September 1 and September 4.
“Your Excellency, I am glad to inform you that, the Nigerian Naval Board, has approved the establishment of Naval Base in Kano. Which falls among other Naval Bases approved by the Board in some selected states,” the Naval chief said.
Vice Admiral Gambo commended the governor for his efforts in seeing the successful operations of the Nigerian Navy, adding:”We are equally thankful to His Excellency’s effort and support, by allocating 100 hectares of land for our new Naval Base in the state.
“We have already appointed the Acting Commander of the Base, who is Captain Muhammad Abubakar Alhassan Who should, henceforth, be part of the security architecture of the state.
“When the Base has been established, it will contribute to showcase the effort of the Nigerian Navy for keeping the nation as one indivisible nation.”
Receiving the Naval chief, Governor Ganduje commended the Nigerian Navy for choosing Kano for their Conference
The Governor said: “Your choice of Kano shows how confident you are concerning the security and safety of the state. It also tells others that Kano is safe, secured and peaceful.
“We are very grateful for the choice of Kano to have a Naval Base. This is highly instrumental. It gives us more and more courage to be above board in securing our dear state.
“The newly appointed acting Commander of your Naval Base in Kano will now be part of our security architecture. He will always be invited for our routine security meetings.”
