Mbah, Gen. Musa, Others Extol Ogalla’s Service As Enugu Govt Honours Ex-Naval Chief

‎ENUGU – Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (rtd), has been described as a patriot and exemplary officer whose career was defined by selfless service to Nigeria and commitment to national security and human capital development.
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‎The encomiums were poured on the ex-service chief during a reception organised in his honour by the Enugu State Government at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, at the weekend, to mark the successful completion of his tenure.
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‎Governor Peter Mbah said Ogalla earned the love of his people and colleagues through impactful leadership that transcended the ranks he wore and the offices he occupied.
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‎“Rank gives you authority. It does not automatically earn devotion. Office can command respect. But neither can command love. That is earned quietly, over time, through relationship and by the way you treat people when no one is watching,” Mbah stated.
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‎He commended Ogalla’s contributions to security and human capital development in Enugu, citing the establishment of a naval base at Ogurugu, Uzo Uwani LGA, and Navy Secondary School, Umuopu, Igbo Eze North LGA.
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‎“An operational naval base strengthens security today, and a naval school will help shape tomorrow’s leaders. One protects the present. The other invests in the future,” he said.
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‎The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), said Ogalla’s career was marked by professionalism, discipline, courage, innovation, patriotism and unwavering commitment to peace. He added that Ogalla repositioned the Navy as a strategic partner in protecting the nation’s maritime interests.
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‎“He is someone that transforms. His genius, integrity, discipline, and commitment to excellence earned him the respect of colleagues, supporters, and the nation,” Musa stated.
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‎The minister also commended the progress in the South East and Enugu State under Governor Mbah’s leadership in the last three years.
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‎“We are proud of the South East. And my joy is that South East is getting it right. Within three years, we have seen massive changes across South East,” he said.
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‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described Ogalla as a calm, humble, highly intelligent and dedicated officer whose leadership had set a high standard in the Nigerian Navy.
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‎“If you don’t celebrate your own, nobody would do that for you,” Aneke said while commending Governor Mbah for organising the reception.
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‎Also speaking, the Chairman of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Asadu, commended Mbah for fulfilling his promise to honour Ogalla and appreciated President Bola Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve.
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