Why I supported my daughter to join US Navy – Pasuma

Popular fuji singer, Wasiu Alabi, aka Pasuma, has opened up on the reason why he supported his daughter Opeyemi to enlist in the US Navy.

In the course of the previous week, the singer made the announcement on his Instagram page.

He wrote:

“Congratulations to me. My girl, Opeyemi, is now a Navy (personnel) in the United States of America. Congrats my dearest daughter. You always make me and your mum proud. May God guide you in your chosen career.’’

In an interview with The punch, Pasuma revealed that he is so proud of his daughter.

He said,

“I am proud of her. Any parent would be proud to know that their child has a mindset of service.

“I supported her decision from the beginning. She had been talking about joining the US Navy for some years, so I was not surprised when she eventually enlisted.”

The singer also stated that even if his daughter indicated interest in joining the Nigerian Army, he would not have discouraged her.

He added,

“As a Nigerian, I have the utmost respect for the men and women of the Nigerian military for the selfless work they do. The level of insecurity in the country may initially make any parent feel unsure about their child joining the military.

However, there is the risk of danger in almost everything we do in life. Pilots take risks; driving a car or crossing a road also has risks. Being in the military in America too involves risks, so I would not have discouraged her.”