According to him, Nigeria, being a former colony of Great Britain and an English - speaking country was expected to
display high level of proficiency in English language in professional, public and other contexts.
He went on board HMAS Leeuwin to present the Gloucester Cup to Hydrographic Ship Blue Crew — an award for the Royal Australian Navy unit
displaying the
highest level of overall
proficiency — and also met members
of the famous Royal Flying Doctors service.