A military funeral was held in Hahaya, Comoros, on September 28, for Colonel Naoufal Boina Adam, a senior officer in the National Development Army (And) who passed away at the age of 65. The ceremony was attended by President Azali Assoumani, President of the Union Assembly Moustadroine Abdou, and other high-ranking officials, including the President of the Supreme Court, the Mufti of the Republic, and several government ministers. The event was marked by traditional military honors, including a eulogy and a salute.
Colonel Naoufal Boina Adam was posthumously awarded the rank of Knight of the Order of the Green Crescent of the Comoros. The ceremony was a testament to his dedication to the military institution and his contributions to the development and modernization of the army's health sector. The public paid their respects to the deceased, who had devoted most of his life to the military and the army's health sector.
The funeral procession included a traditional military sendoff, with a eulogy delivered by Colonel Soilihi Abdallah Rafick, who described the deceased as an exceptional individual with a strong desire to serve. Colonel Rafick highlighted Naoufal Boina Adam's career, from his integration into the army in 1996 to his role as Director of the Military Health Service. He also mentioned the colonel's involvement in the creation of the army museum.
Minister of Telecommunications Oumouri Mmadi Hassani praised Colonel Naoufal Boina Adam as a man of great impact, citing his work at the National Hospital Center (Chn El-Maarouf) and as head of the Military Health Service. Hassani expressed gratitude to the authorities and the public for their condolences. Youssoufa Mohamed Ali, Director of the President's Cabinet, charged with Defense, described the colonel as a disciplined military officer who had played a key role in the transformation and modernization of the Military Health Service.
Under Colonel Naoufal Boina Adam's leadership, the Military Health Service underwent significant development, with the number of doctors increasing from two to nine, and the number of specialists, dentists, and pharmacists also growing. The service now conducts 45,000 consultations, up from 6,000 in 2016. Youssoufa Mohamed Ali also highlighted the colonel's contribution to the construction of military hospitals on the islands of Ndzuani and Mwali.
President Azali Assoumani led the prayer and posthumously awarded Colonel Naoufal Boina Adam the rank of Knight of the Order of the Green Crescent of the Comoros. The president and other officials paid tribute to the deceased, acknowledging his dedication to the nation and the military. The event was attended by numerous civil and military authorities, notables, and members of the public.
Colonel Naoufal Boina Adam leaves behind five children. His legacy will be remembered through the values he embodied, including a sense of duty, courage, loyalty, and respect for the law. The military funeral was a fitting tribute to a man who had devoted his life to serving his country and the military institution.
Key points
- Colonel Naoufal Boina Adam was posthumously awarded the rank of Knight of the Order of the Green Crescent of the Comoros.
- The Military Health Service underwent significant development under Colonel Naoufal Boina Adam's leadership.
- The funeral was attended by high-ranking officials, including President Azali Assoumani and other government ministers.
