“It is my belief that the outcome of this conference would reflect on suggestions and recommendations for measures to further improve on the strive to continue to develop human capacity in the area of music performances in order to enhance nation building. In his welcome address, Director Music, Commander Olalekan Abiodun said the Nigerian Navy Steel Band has been participating in several exhibition in line with recommendations from the previous conference.īiodun added that efforts were ongoing to affiliate the Nigerian Navy School of Music with Lagos State University.Īccording to him, this year’s conference was designed to provide a dedicated platform to x-ray the art of military music as a professional tool and a key project towards building a greater nation. “I therefore enjoin you to stay open minded allow your imaginations to bring innovative ideas that could be logically pursued to enhance your contributions to national prosperity.” “This conference is yet another opportunity for participants to discuss, share experiences and proffer ways through which military music could further, nation building.
Consequently, I look forward to consolidating the gains along this direction. “I am convinced that these events had massive positive impact on how the NN is perceived and contribute to national development. He said: “It would be recalled that one of the decisions reached at the fourth edition of the NN Band Conference in 2020 was for the NN to enhance civil-military relations using the NNĪccordingly, we have witnessed increasing participation of the NN Band in military and civilian engagements in recent times. Gambo who was represented by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Admiral Monday Unurhiere, said the aim of the conference was to bring forward ideas that would help enhance the capacity of the school to contribute more to the military and the nation. He gave the charge at this year’s Nigerian Navy Band Annual Conference themed “Military Music: A Professional Tool for Nation Building” held at Ota, Ogun State.
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo gave this charge at the Nigerian Navy Music School (NNMS). The Nigerian Navy (NN) has reiterated its resolve to use music to champion unity and nation building.
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