A FEARLESS WARRIOR, NATIONALIST — KOGI EX-DEPUTY GOV SALAWU MOURNS ADMIRAL HAMZAT SANI
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Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Dr. Phillips Omeiza Salawu, has described the late Admiral Hamzat Sani as an illustrious son of Ebiraland, a nationalist and a distinguished military officer who contributed to the protection of Nigeria’s territorial integrity during the Nigerian Civil War.
Salawu, in a condolence message to the family of the late naval officer, said Sani’s death was a loss to Ihima, Ebiraland and Nigeria, recalling his distinguished career in the Nigerian Navy.
He said Sani was an asset to the Nigerian Navy during the 1967–1970 civil war, where he commanded several Nigerian warships and earned a reputation as a highly respected and feared officer.
“He was highly respected and also feared in the Nigerian Navy as a No Nonsense Officer,” Salawu said.
According to the former deputy governor, Sani’s military service earned him recognition within the Ebira community, which conferred on him the title of “OTASE of Ebiraland” in recognition of his military exploits.
“The Ebira Nation duly recognized his unique and successful Military Services and gave him the exalted title of ‘OTASE of Ebiraland’ to signify his Military Invincibility!” he said.
Salawu also recalled that Sani represented the Nigerian Navy at the 2005 National Conference in Abuja during the civilian administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Beyond his military career, Salawu described the late admiral as a humorous and engaging personality who brought joy to people around him.
“Admiral Sani was a very humorous personality who would make you laugh and feel happier when you are with him,” he said.
According to him, Sani continued to contribute to the development of his community after retiring from active military service, particularly through his involvement in community affairs in his hometown of Ihima.
“He retired from the active Military Services and was engaged in Community Services in his Hometown of Ihima to ensure Peace, Security, Prosperity and Progress of the environment,” Salawu said.
He described Sani’s death as a major loss to the community, saying Ihima and Ebiraland had lost a distinguished son who served the country during a critical period in its history.
“Ihima in particular and Ebiraland in general, has lost an illustrious Son, a Nationalist and a successful Warrior that protected the Nigeria’s Territorial Integrity during our crisis period,” he said.
Salawu expressed his condolences to Sani’s wife, Hajia Wosilat Sani, his children, siblings, and other members of his immediate family.
He prayed to God to grant the family the strength to bear the loss and prayed for the repose of the late admiral’s soul.
“My condolences to his wife, Hajia Wosilat Sani, his children, his siblings, and to his immediate family as I pray to God to grant all of them, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he said.
“May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace, amen.”
Public profiles also identify the late Sani as a former Commander of the Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy and a prominent figure in Ebiraland.
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