In a ceremony that blended purpose with prestige, the Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA) marked a significant milestone in educational development with the commissioning of four newly constructed classroom blocks and a remodelled music laboratory at NOWA Secondary School, Ojo, on Friday, 13th February 2026. The project, spearheaded by the NOWA National President and Wife of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Mrs. Aisha I. Abbas, underscores a renewed commitment to academic excellence within Nigeria’s naval community.
The Commandant of the school, Commander Baba Magwin Inusa, delivered the welcome address, setting a tone of gratitude and collective pride. He acknowledged the distinguished gathering, including NOWA national executives, senior officers, officers’ wives, members of the education committee, the Parent-Teacher Association, school administrators, staff and students. Their presence, he noted, reflected a shared dedication to advancing educational standards and fostering a supportive learning culture for students.
Commander Inusa described the newly completed facilities as more than infrastructural additions; they represent a strategic investment in creating a conducive environment for intellectual growth and creativity. He expressed appreciation to the Wife of the Chief of the Naval Staff and NOWA for positioning the school as a model of academic excellence, while also commending the collective effort and hard work that brought the project to fruition. With the upgraded facilities, he affirmed the school’s readiness to nurture emerging successes in the years ahead.
In her address, Mrs. Abbas welcomed guests to what she described as a defining moment for the naval educational community. Quoting Malcolm X, she reminded the audience that, “Education is the passport to the future for those who prepare for it today.” She framed the commissioning not merely as the unveiling of physical structures, but as the realization of a shared vision dedicated to shaping young minds.
Recognizing the unique realities of naval life, particularly the frequent relocations that families endure. Mrs. Abbas emphasized that quality education serves as a stabilizing force for children navigating change. The newly commissioned classrooms and fully equipped music laboratory are designed to cultivate creativity, critical thinking and excellence, ensuring that students remain competitive and confident wherever service life may take them.
She extended appreciation to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), principal officers at Naval Headquarters, members of NOWA, and the Parent-Teacher Association for their steadfast support. Reaffirming her commitment to education, welfare and empowerment initiatives for naval families, she aligned the association’s efforts with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
With its’ new academic infrastructure and enriched creative space, NOWA Secondary School in Ojo stands as a testament to strategic leadership and community collaboration, an institution poised to sail confidently into a future defined by opportunity, discipline and distinction.
