The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Auwal Zubairu Gambo, Saturday, presented the Chief of Naval Staff Award of Excellence to the Chairman of Africa Patrons International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professional, Dr. Malami Shehu Ma’aji.
He presented the award at the closing ceremony of the 2021 Chief of Naval Staff Annual Conference, which was held in Kano State.
According to Gambo the award is in recognition of the selfless services that Ma’aji rendered to Nigeria as the chairman of Africa Patron, International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals and also his services to the country for national development
The CNS also highlighted that the award is to spur Malami to do more for the country in providing training for forensic professionals and to encourage others in similar positions to emulate such selfless services to the country and boost forensic investigation for transparency and accountability.
In his reaction, Malami expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Navy for the recognition of his service to the nation. He conceded that it would motivate him to do more in improving forensic investigation and developing the country.
The International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professional as a global premier forensic institute is present in over 174 countries across the world. It is involved in training professionals in different areas such as public service training, private sector training, for both local and international community.