Praise Isioye
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has promised the incoming Commandant of the Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance in Owerrinta that his government will continue to offer help and cooperation. He encouraged the new commandant to build on the successes of his predecessor and aim for even greater achievements.
Otti also praised the outgoing commandant, Commodore B.U. Quadri, for his hard work, commitment and contributions to security and development in the state during his 19 months in office.
The governor made this promise while meeting with both the outgoing commandant and welcoming his successor, Commodore Emmanuel Onu, who visited him at his office in Nvosi, Isialangwa South, on Thursday.
While welcoming Onu, Otti stated, “We expect you to do even better than he (the outgoing Commandant) did. A true leader wants their successors to achieve more. While some people wish for their successors to fail, great leaders hope they will excel.”
Otti assured Onu that he would receive the same level of support as his predecessor and emphasized that the success of the Nigerian Navy in Abia State is also a victory for the state and the entire country.
“You can count on the same support we provided him. You can trust that we will give you so much support so you can succeed,” Otti stated.
The governor urged the new commandant to keep an open line of communication with the state government, especially about areas where help is needed. He stressed that security should be viewed as a shared duty among all security agencies.
Otti praised Quadri as a skilled professional whose work for the state’s security system and his relationship with the state government were impressive. He also recognized the outgoing commandant’s important input during the state’s monthly Security Council meetings.
Earlier, while introducing the new commandant, Quadri expressed gratitude to Otti for the great support and cooperation given to the Nigerian Navy during his 19 months in Abia State.
Additionally, Commander MacDonald Uba, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Security Matters, mentioned that Quadri’s 19-month stay in Abia was consistent with the Nigerian Navy’s posting tradition, which typically allows senior officers to serve between 18 and 24 months in a specific role.
In his remarks, the incoming commandant, Commodore Emmanuel Onu, thanked Otti for the warm welcome and promised to continue building on his predecessor’s successes.
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