President Buhari notes the profile of dedication and commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff, who served in many capacities, including operations of NNS Ambe, NNS Damisa, NNS Ayam, and Nigeria’s Defence Attaché in Luanda, Angola, before his appointment as Acting Director, Defense Affairs in the Office of the National Security Adviser.

The President extols Vice Admiral Gambo for his steadfastness and selflessness in handling responsibilities, working for many years as Director, Simulation, Naval Doctrine and Assessment Centre, Lagos, Chief Staff Officer, at the Naval Training Command in Lagos, and Director Procurement, Defence Space Administration, before his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff. As the highly decorated military officer turns 57, President Buhari prays for his well-being and that of the family.