The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday commissioned a renovated primary school in Okpoma, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, as part of its efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation and support community development.
The project, executed under the Chief of Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects Scheme, was undertaken by Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dipele, an indigene of the community.
The intervention covers the renovation of three blocks of eight classrooms, staff and administrative offices, toilet facilities and other school infrastructure, as well as the construction of a drainage system and provision of a solar-powered borehole to supply potable water.
Speaking at the commissioning, the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral S.D. Ibrahim, who represented the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibe Abbas, said the Navy recognised that national security and prosperity were strengthened when communities were empowered to pursue meaningful development.
Ibrahim said the intervention was designed to address critical community needs while strengthening the relationship between the military and the people.
