‘You Can Become Anything’: Navy Commander Inspires Warri Pupils to Embrace Education

The Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, Commodore Shehu Tasiu, has urged pupils of Ogiame Primary School, Warri, to stay focused on education and discipline, stressing that hard work and determination can help them achieve success in life.

Tasiu gave the advice on Monday during an outreach programme organised by NNS Delta as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary celebration.

Addressing the pupils, the naval commander reminded them that many successful leaders once sat in classrooms like theirs and encouraged them to take their studies seriously.

“The President of Nigeria, the Governor of Delta State, your Local Government Chairman, your headmaster, your teachers, and every successful person you see today once sat in a classroom like this,” he said.

As part of the programme, tagged Educational Rhapsody, the Navy donated 1,200 exercise books, 350 school bags, textbooks, white boards, markers, footballs and school bells to the school.

In her remarks, the Headmistress of Ogiame Primary School, Mrs Toju Aziz, described the initiative as timely and impactful, noting that career guidance and educational support were essential to the development of children.

Also speaking, the Secretary of the Warri South Education Authority, Mrs Augusta Tidi, commended the Nigerian Navy for supporting education in the area, saying the gesture would positively impact the pupils.

The event also featured career talks, cultural displays and interactive sessions between naval officers and pupils, attracting education officials, community leaders and representatives of the Warri South Local Government Area.