New classroom blocks and a modern music laboratory have been commissioned at a secondary school in Lagos serving Nigeria’s naval community, in what officials describe as a step toward strengthening education for military families.

Mrs. Aisha Abbas, President of the Navy Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA) and wife of the Chief of Naval Staff, inaugurated four newly constructed classrooms and a remodeled music lab at NOWA Secondary School in Navy Town, Ojo.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mrs. Abbas said the project reflects a renewed focus on academic excellence within the naval community. “Education is the passport to the future for those who prepare for it today,” she said, describing the development as both an infrastructure upgrade and an investment in young minds.

Military families often face frequent relocations due to postings and deployments… disruptions that can affect children’s education. Mrs. Abbas noted that strengthening school facilities within naval settlements helps provide stability and continuity for students navigating the demands of service life.

She added that the upgraded classrooms and fully equipped music laboratory are designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking and well‑rounded learning, helping students remain competitive wherever their families are posted.

Mrs. Abbas thanked the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, senior naval officers and members of NOWA, as well as the school’s Parent‑Teacher Association, for supporting the initiative. She said the association’s education and welfare programs align with the federal government’s broader reform agenda.

Commander Baba Magwi Inusa, Commandant of the school, described the new facilities as more than structural additions. “They represent a strategic investment in an environment that fosters intellectual growth and creativity,” he said.

Education advocates say targeted investments in school infrastructure, particularly within military and other mobile communities, are critical to ensuring consistent academic standards and student development.

The commissioning ceremony drew senior naval officials, association members, school administrators, staff, parents and students.