The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has expressed his condolences to the family of Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza. Lieutenant Commander Gwaza
tragically lost his life on July 30, 2024, while leading his team in the successful rescue of 59 individuals who were at risk of drowning aboard the dredging vessel MV AMBIKA 4 at the Okpobo River entrance.
tragically lost his life on July 30, 2024, while leading his team in the successful rescue of 59 individuals who were at risk of drowning aboard the dredging vessel MV AMBIKA 4 at the Okpobo River entrance.
In a statement shared on the Navy’s verified Facebook page, the CNS extended his sympathies to the family, praising Gwaza as a highly dedicated officer who went beyond the call of duty to accomplish his mission.
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The CNS enjoined the widow and children of the late officer to take heart despite the physical absence of their breadwinner.
He further assured them that the Nigerian Navy will not forget Lieutenant Commander Gwaza’s sacrifice and will continue to stand with the family.
The visit was solemn but encouraging to the family," the statement added.
Vice Admiral Ogalla was accompanied by the Chief of Administration, Rear Admiral Kennedy Ezete, the Director of Veteran Affairs, Rear Admiral MY Dahiru, and the Commander of the Naval Unit, Commodore ST Lengaya.
