As part of measures to prepare their officers for any eventuality, the Nigerian Navy (NN) hierarchy has called on its personnel to make valid wills that would take care of their affairs if something happens to them.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Admiral Goddy Anyankpele, made this call at the end of the one-day seminar on ‘Administration of Estate of Deceased personnel’ held yesterday in Lagos.
He said the seminar was to sensitise NN personnel on the administration of estate and also provide useful and practical guide on how to make a valid will.
The seminar, which was in line with the NN schedule of event for the year, had the FOC reiterate the need for personnel to write their wills to prevent unwanted persons from gaining access to their property.
He said, “It is better to use one’s spouse as next of kin because no one can really take care of your children more than a spouse. It is not only the rich that writes a will as is erroneously perceived by some people. Therefore, we insist that every officer writes his will now to avoid family rivalry resulting from sharing the deceased properties.”
In her lecture, Lieutenant Commander Nkechi Chukwuka said the existence of a will makes it possible and easy for a person to tidy up his estate to the standard he desires.
She said, “A valid will ensures that the family is protected and the quality of life set out for the family is not denied them even at his death. Also, the will can state that the wife is not to be put through any mourning rites that violate her fundamental human rights.”
Source: Thisday
