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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated retired Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, CFR, on his 60th birthday, praising his exemplary service to the Nigerian Navy and the nation.
In a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu joined Gambo’s family, friends, and associates in celebrating the distinguished officer. The President commended Gambo’s career, which was marked by “discipline, professionalism, and exemplary service.”
The 21st indigenous Chief of Naval Staff from 2021 to 2023, Gambo’s tenure of over three decades included roles aboard vessels such as NNS Ambe, NNS Damisa, and NNS Ayam, as well as serving as Nigeria’s Defence Attaché in Luanda, Angola.
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He also served as Naval Assistant to the Chief of Naval Staff, Deputy Director and Acting Director of Defence Affairs at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Director of Research and Rescue at Defence Headquarters, and Director of Procurement at the Defence Space Administration.
Tinubu particularly highlighted Gambo’s leadership during a pivotal period for Nigeria’s maritime security. “Under Gambo’s stewardship, Nigeria recorded significant gains in securing its maritime domain, including the country’s exit from the International Maritime Bureau’s list of piracy-prone countries in 2022. This achievement remains a key milestone in the nation’s security history,” the statement noted.
The President described Gambo as embodying “unwavering patriotism, courage, and commitment to duty,” calling him “a worthy example of service to the nation.”
Tinubu prayed for divine blessings: “Almighty Allah will grant him continued good health, strength, and more years of fulfilment and meaningful contributions to national development.”
