After the discussion on the naval academy's name was concluded, the construction of the Ferdinand Naval Academy was finalized. As with Heixinggen Military Academy, Ernst would serve as honorary principal.
Prince Constantine said, "Ernst, are you perhaps addicted to being the principal?"
"Father, that's a misunderstanding. Although my personal military skills are not very strong, it's in the ideological development of the campus that lies my expertise."
Although Ernst rarely participated in teaching, he believed he had unique insights into political education, having been educated in this area from a young age.
"Vigorously developing the navy is currently a necessary move for the Kingdom of East Africa. The East African navy has become a critical shortcoming, which leads to a greater risk of maritime threats than land threats to the Kingdom of East Africa.
