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  • Navy commander visits Army, police bosses to strengthen collaboration, boost security

    Navy commander visits Army, police bosses to strengthen collaboration, boost security

    In a move to strengthen existing inter-agency cooperation and improve security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Commander, Naval Unit Abuja, Commodore Oluseyi Oladipo, visited his colleagues at the Guards Brigade Asokoro and FCT Police Command, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Olusegun Onasanya, and CP Olatunji Disu, respectively.

    Commodore Oladipo who recently assumed duty as the head of the Naval Unit, assured that officers and men under his command were committed to improving security in a joint security environment.

    During his visit to the Commissioner of Police, Commodore Oladipo commiserated with him over the death of his son, praying for the repose of the soul of the young man.

    He also reiterated that the unit was ready to work with the police and other security agencies to improve security and defence in the FCT.

    At the Guards Brigade, Commodore Oladipo noted that there has been cordial relationship between both units, adding that personnel of both units always collaborated in the areas of security, regimentation and a host of other ceremonial tasks.

    He said the collaboration between both agencies has led to closer and better delivery of assigned tasks.

    He said that more would be achieved with better synergy, assuring of his readiness and dedication in that regard.

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    Commodore Oladipo also appreciated the Commander Guards Brigade and his officers for the warm reception accorded him and members of his entourage.

    In his remarks, Brig.-Gen. Onasanya, recalled their days in the Nigerian Military School (NMS) and Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA), assuring the Navy boss of the brigade’s readiness and commitment towards effective synergy that would showcase FCT to the world.

    He expressed optimism that the new Naval Commander would succeed, considering his wide range of experience and knowledge, which will surely and effectively enable him to discharge his responsibilities, with both units working as a team to move the FCT and its environs forward in the area of security for all residents.

  • Navy dismantles illegal refineries, recovers stolen products 

    Navy dismantles illegal refineries, recovers stolen products 

    Operatives of the Nigerian Navy (NN) have dismantled nine interlinked illegal refining sites (IRS) with five active reservoirs at Obe-Nla Riverine Community in Ilaje, Ondo.

    The camps were destroyed on January 7 by personnel attached to the Forward Operating Base Igbokoda, who recovered about 20,000 litres of crude oil, 1,400 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), pumping machines, and locally fabricated boats, a statement by Director, Naval Information (DINFO) Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu said yesterday.

    He said naval operatives deployed for Delta Sanity II, an anti-crude oil theft operation, also  discovered an illegal refining site around Igbomotoru area of Bayelsa State with large quantity of stolen crude oil, adding that operatives

    intercepted a large wooden boat siphoning crude oil from Enang C Platform at Iko, Akwa-Ibom State. 

    According to the DINFO, the boat had “2 x 10,000 litre capacity GP tanks laden with an estimated quantity 

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    of 100,000ltrs of stolen crude oil; 12 x 10,000 litre capacity GP tanks; 3 x service tanks; 4 x submersible pumps, and 3 x outboard engines”.

    He said these successful operations in the first week of the year reinforced the Navy’s resolve to eradicate crude oil theft.

    “The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla hereby reiterates that the NN will continue to work assiduously to eradicate maritime crimes in Nigerian waters. Furthermore, perpetrators of oil-theft are hereby warned to desist from all illegal activities as the NN will soon introduce armed attack drones to foil their operations,” he said.

  • Boat crash: Navy rescues eight policemen, one civilian in Bayelsa

    Boat crash: Navy rescues eight policemen, one civilian in Bayelsa

    Eight policemen and a civilian who were onboard an ill-fated boat that capsized in Bayelsa on Christmas eve were rescued by operatives of the Nigerian Navy (NN).

    The speedboat said to be going to Yenegoa, the Bayelsa State capital, capsized around Agbura community after hitting a submerged wreck.

    A statement on Monday, by the Director of Naval Information (DINFO), Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, said three service rifles belonging to the policemen were also recovered from the accident scene and documented.

    Adams-Aliu said: “On 24 December 2024, Nigerian Navy Personnel deployed around Agbura community Bayelsa State successfully conducted a search and rescue operation and rescued the nine passengers comprising eight Police Officers and one Civilian along with three rifles belonging to the police officers.

    “The officers were enroute Yenagoa, when their speed boat hit a submerged wreck and capsized. Subsequently, first aid was administered to those injured and were subsequently transferred to the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa for further medical treatment. 

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    “However, the submerged wreckage that caused the incident was noted and marked to prevent further occurrences. The recovered weapons were documented and secured awaiting proper handing and taking over to the Nigeria Police Force Bayelsa State Command.

    “This successful rescue operation underscores the synergy and collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and security agencies. The Nigerian Navy remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring safety on the nation’s waterways and fostering collaboration with other security stakeholders to enhance national security. 

    “The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, reiterates the Navy’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians within the maritime domain. The CNS also commended the swift response and professionalism of the personnel involved in this operation.”

  • JUST IN: Navy promotes 146 senior officers

    JUST IN: Navy promotes 146 senior officers

    The Navy Board has approved the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks in the Nigerian Navy.

    The Board promoted 24 Commodores to the rank of Rear Admiral, 26 Captains to the rank of Commodore, and 96 Commanders to the rank of Captain.

    The Navy’s spokesman, Commodore Aiwuyor Aliu-Adams, who announced the promotion on Friday, December 20, said the Navy Board released the promotion on Thursday, December 19.

    The newly promoted Rear Admirals, according to the statement, are: Rear Admiral Ibrahim Mohammed-Katsina, Suleman Dahun, Gideon Jinjirim Kachim, Abolade Olanrele Ogunleye, Seminu Adisa Adepegba, Bob-Manuel Kokoete Effiong, Yusuf Sani Idris, Danjuma Mohammed Ndanusa, Ifeanyi Chidi Okpala, Mushin Yahaya Abba, and Victor Dabess Choji.

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    Others are Vincent Burabari Gbaranwi, Madumom Ide, Desmond Okechukwu Igbo, Kolawale Olumide Oguntuga, Adedokun John Siyanbade, Raheem Taofeek, Kabiru Tanimu, Bai Haruna Sabo, Jonathan Ojone Ajodo, Paul Efe-Oghene, Musliu Olatokunbo Yussuff, Abiodun Alade, and Samuel Innocent Ngatuwa.

    “The newly promoted Commodores are Mohammed Ahmed Abdullahi, Kabir Umar Rabiu, Bashir Abubakar, Olayinka Ayodele Aliu, Uche Aneke, Temitope Adeshola Bamidele, Ekuma Raphael Ekuma, Nsikan Friday, Ibrahim Ari Gwaska, Maksum Abdullahi Mohammed, Mutalib Ibikunle Raji, Murtala Aminu Rogo, Umar Saidu, Aminu Shehu, Mohammed Saghir Shettima, Jelani Umar, Olusegun Abiodun Awofe, Manga Salisu Danjuma, Mohammed Auwal Jibrilla, Adamu Mohammed Mohammed, Kelechi Kingsley Ogbonna, Makanjuola Yakub Olowu, Saidu Sulaiman, Yahaya Jaja Muhammed, Sylvester Kennedy Ogogo, and Babatunde Usman Quadri,” the statement said.

  • Caverton, Nigerian Navy seal concession deal

    Caverton, Nigerian Navy seal concession deal

    Caverton Marine Limited has signed a concession agreement with Naval Dockyard Limited dwelling on the management, overhaul, and leasing of the boat building Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Warehouse. 

    The signing ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria lsland, Lagos, yesterday  marked a significant advancement in the development of Nigeria’s marine infrastructure.

    The agreement underscores the dedication of Caverton Marine, a subsidiary of the Caverton Group, to enhancing local production capabilities for high-quality vessels, including GRP ferries, security boats, fishing vessels, and leisure crafts.

    Speaking at the ceremony, Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, Rear Admiral Abolaji Orederu praised the collaboration between Caverton Marine and Naval Dockyard Limited (NDL).

     According to him, the collaboration has been on the burner for the past one year, leading to the approval by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla and that of the Board of Director having seen the potential of Caverton Marine’s partnership with Naval Dockyard Limited.

    He said:“We are happy that this is happening under our watch. This is a very historic transformative, a landmark development in the history of Naval Dockyard because we believe in capability and capacity of Caverton Marine as a company of high repute that can deliver. All over the world today, there are three things that companies prioritize if you want to move your entity forward.

    I call it three Cs: Collaboration, cooperation and coordination, which if combined together, will give significant results that can’t be achieved as a single entity. And that is why you see companies merging, partnering and cooperating together because when you come together you are stronger.

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    “That is what we are witnessing today. Caverton Marine will join us in the yard where they will operate in the GRP workshop and I believe the collaboration is going to change the face of what we are doing here. We have been concentrating on building steel ships and Caverton Marine is on the building of   Glass Reinforced Plastics GRP.   And I want to believe that this partnership will enable us to do bigger things in our various phases. I see lots of potentials coming up from this agreement signing today and we are very hopeful that it will be very beneficial to all the stakeholders, the Caverton Group, the Naval Dockyard Limited and of course, the Nigerian Navy and indeed our nation. In this era of Marine and Blue Economy, this is a major milestone and I believe this is just the beginning of great things.”

    Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Caverton Offshore Support Group, Mr. Olabode Makanjuola, said: “Today marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the signing of a concession agreement between Caverton Marine Limited and Naval Dockyard Limited for the development of the dockyard GRP Warehouses. I want to take a moment to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of the Naval Dockyard, Nigeria’s foremost ship building and repair yard, and a hub of Nacala engineering. Your tireless dedication to promoting and developing shipbuilding design and maintenance in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa is commendable and reflects a shared vision for the future of our maritime industry.

    “This partnership underscores Caverton Marine’s commitment to enhancing local production capabilities for high-quality vessels, including GRP ferries, security boats, fishing vessels, and leisure crafts. Our collaboration with the Naval Dockyard aims to revitalize the GRP manufacturing capacity, transforming it into a world-class facility that embraces innovative manufacturing processes and fosters capacity development and training for our workforce.

    While stating that the landmark agreement focuses on the management, overhaul, and leasing of the GRP Warehouse, Makanjuola said the initiative marks a significant advancement in Nigeria’s marine infrastructure and serves as a cornerstone of the company’s growth strategy.

    “The GRP Warehouse will not only enable us to fulfill large-scale boat-building contracts but also allow us to penetrate new markets across Sub-Saharan Africa and establish strategic partnerships that will elevate our operations. This endeavor highlights the crucial role of private sector collaboration with the Naval Dockyard in advancing Nigeria’s maritime sector and enhancing our blue economy,” the Caverton Offshore Support Group boss added.

    Also present at the event were Mr. Rotimi Makanjuola, Chief Operating Officer; Mr. Mina Oforiokuma, a director and company secretary, Barr. Amaka Obiora, all of Caverton Offshore Support Group (COSG) and Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard, Abolaji Orederu, Managing Director/Accountable Manager, Caverton Helicopters, Captain Ibrahim Bello, Chief Finance Officer, Mr. Adeola Adedeji, Mr. Ayo Omueti amongst other dignitaries.

     The GRP Warehouse will serve as a cornerstone of Caverton Marine’s growth strategy, enabling the company to fulfil large-scale boat-building contracts, penetrate new markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, and establish strategic partnerships. This initiative highlights the crucial role of private sector collaboration with the Naval Dockyard in advancing Nigeria’s maritime sector and blue economy.

    Renowned for providing safe water transportation that will significantly reduce environmental hazards, Caverton Marine has demonstrated its commitment leading the way in water transport safety and expanding connectivity across Nigeria’s waterways. Early this year, it delivered the aptly named OMIBUS 40-passengers ferries to Lagos State government and is presently developing an electric version of the ferry as well as a security vessel prototype and other vessel types.

  • Navy conducts fourth quarter route march in Bayelsa

    Navy conducts fourth quarter route march in Bayelsa

    The headquarters of the Central Naval Command (CNC) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has conducted its fourth-quarter route march to promote the physical fitness and mental well-being of its personnel. 

    The exercise began at the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH parade ground, with participants covering a route that included stops at Opolo and Tombia roundabouts before returning to base.

    The rigorous march, which lasted about two and a half hours, was led by Commodore Nanmar Lakan, Commander of NNS SOROH, alongside other senior naval officers. 

    Rear Admiral Olusegun Soyemi, Acting Flag Officer Commanding the Central Naval Command, commended the personnel for their active participation and dedication, noting that the exercise was a success.

    He emphasised that the march aimed to ensure the physical readiness of naval officers and men for their operational responsibilities. 

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    He also highlighted the role of the activity in fostering camaraderie among personnel and demonstrating to the public that the Navy remains physically capable and committed to executing its duties effectively. 

    He said: “The Chief of the Naval Staff and by extension, the flag officer commanding central naval command will continue to take interest in the welfare of every personnel.

    “The Chief of Naval Staff is determined to ensure that your welfare is paramount, and everything concerning the issues of accommodation, allowances, health care.

    “Everything concerning welfare has been adequately taken care of. However, it is just one thing the Navy asks in return — you must do your job.

    “You must continue to do your job to the best of your ability, you must remain disciplined, and focused; the CNS maintains zero tolerance for indiscipline and any corrupt practices.

    “So for those of you that are out there in the field conducting anti-crude oil patrol and anti-illegal bunkering patrol, please remain steadfast in your duties.

    “Do not waver in your resolve to rid this country of all criminalities and I assure you that the Navy will reward each one of you for your sacrifices.”

  • Navy reiterates commitment to securing nation’s maritime domain

    Navy reiterates commitment to securing nation’s maritime domain

    • Holds physical and mental alertness walk in Rivers
    • Assures two million bpd oil production in 2024

    Officers and personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder have reiterated commitment to securing the maritime zones of Nigeria for improved production.

    The soldiers who spoke during their quarterly eight kilometre routine physical and mental alertness walk, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers  State, yesterday expressed the determination to ensure the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), achieves its two million barrels per day target in the remaining days of the year, 2024.

    Speaking through the Commander, NNS -Pathfinder Commodore Cajethan Aniaku who led the walk said, they were prepared to confront any challenges in the course of securing the maritime domain in its area of responsibility, particularly in Rivers State.

    He said, “We are almost 100 percent, we are very efficient in delivering our mandate and we have done that satisfactorily and our efforts is yielding desired results, because the production of crude oil as at today stands at 1.8 million barrel per day, which is a remarkable achievements. We are hoping that towards the end of the year, we might reach two million barrels per day production.”

    The officers left the Base in by exactly 6:00am, and march along Akar and Iwofe Roads in Rumuolumeni kingdom, Obio/Akpor local government area of the state, which spanned about 8 kilometers.

    Addressing newsmen shortly after the movement, Aniaku said the route march was part of the Navy’s ideas to keep the personnel physically fit and prepared them for the task ahead.

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    “Today’s event is remarkable in Navy calendar. It is inline with the mission and vision of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla.

    “Today’s route march is for the last quarter of the year. It’s 8km march and we invited our sister agencies to come.

    “The essence of the exercise is for us to exercise our body to increase our efficiency in work, our mental and physical outlets too, to enable us discharge out duties efficiently in line with our constitutional mandate.

    “And equally to build relationship with other security agencies and work as a team to achieve the desired purpose of keeping the state and the maritime environment safe.” the Commander said.

    Speaking further, he noted the benefits the sacrifices of the personnel has brought to the Nation, when he said, “I also commend the efforts of officers and ratings at the NNS Pathfinder, and the Nigerian Navy at large, their sacrifices has recorded significant achievements which has contributed immensely to the improved oil production in the country.

    The NNS Pathfinder Commander also assured of adequate security within the maritime environment and their general areas of responsibility during and after the yuletide season.

    He urged the public to provide the Navy with credible informations to assist them combat crime and criminality in the state.

  • Seven bag First Class as Navy varsity graduates 100 students

    Seven bag First Class as Navy varsity graduates 100 students

    The Nigerian Navy says the Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) has graduated a total of 100 students with seven bagging first class during its 3rd Convocation Ceremony in Ibusa, Delta.

    This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Tuesday. 

    Adams-Aliu said the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla was represented at the convocation by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear Admiral  Ibrahim Dewu.

    He said: “During the just concluded convocation in Ibusa, 100 students graduated while seven made a first class, leaving 51 and 41 students with 2nd class upper and lower grades respectively.

    “Only one student graduated with a 3rd class grade.

    “The 3rd convocation ceremony which was well attended by several dignitaries in the academia and military, marked a remarkable step in the upward trajectory of the citadel of learning.”

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    The Naval spokesman said the university was established under the Private Universities Act CAP E3, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 via issuance of an operating license in December 2017.

    He said the institution had three faculties namely; Arts, Management and Social Sciences; Sciences and Law.

    According to him, the faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences offers courses such as Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, English Language, History and International Studies, International Relations and Tourism Studies.

    He said: “The faculty of science offers courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Cyber-Security, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Industrial Mathematics, Physics and Software Engineering while the faculty of Law offers an LLB degree in Law.

    “Additionally, a new faculty of Engineering is undergoing verification and will soon be established.

    “The general public is encouraged to explore the option of studying at the university because the tuition and other fees were recently reviewed downwards.

    “Admission into ADUN is through the approved processes outlined by the National Universities Commission (NUC).”

  • Navy destroys 1,528 illegal refineries, arrests 392 oil thieves in four years

    Navy destroys 1,528 illegal refineries, arrests 392 oil thieves in four years

    …says mischief makers behind misrepresentation of its performance

    The Nigerians Navy says it destroyed 1,528 illegal refineries, arrested 392 oil thieves, and seized over 8.1 million barrels of stolen crude in the past four years.

    It said it also arrested 120 barges, 181 speed boats, 1,453 wooden boats laden with stolen products as well as 118 vehicles conveying stolen petroleum products.

    The Navy’s Chief of Training and Operations (CTOPs), Rear Admiral Eugenio Olusegun Ferreira, announced this at a press briefing at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja, on Monday.

    Rear Admiral Ferreira said some notable arrests were that of MT SWEET MIRI and MT VILLANIRIS 1 both laden with a combined quantity of 4 million litres of stolen crude oil.

    He said: “Anti-oil theft operations remain the Navy’s most critical function due to the contribution of oil revenue to Nigeria’s economic survival. However, some unpatriotic elements are determined to plunder the country’s oil resources for personal gains through oil theft and other acts of economic sabotage.

    “Over the years, the Nigerian Navy implemented measures to address the scourge of oil theft. These include intelligence-led patrols, robust Maritime Domain Awareness, and the Choke Point Management and Control regime involving the deployment of Naval Security Stations at strategic choke points within the creeks to deny oil thieves freedom of action.

    “In view of its transnational nature, the fight against oil theft also involves collaboration with our neighbours such as Cameroon, Benin and Togo who assisted in the apprehension of vessels such as MT NEW ANGEL and MT JASMINE involved in crude oil theft.

    “In November 2024, as part of its regional efforts to enhance maritime security, the Nigerian Navy hosted Exercises CROCODILE LIFT and GRAND AFRICAN NEMO which are multinational exercises involving Nigerian Navy Ships, boats, and aircraft as well as ships from regional navies and partners such as France, UK, and Spain. The exercises were geared toward enhancing our international partnership and collaboration to curb maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.

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    “The Nigerian Navy also has a transparent process of working with industry regulators such as NUPRC, NMDPRA, NIMASA, and NNPCL in the monitoring and enforcement of approvals granted to operators to lift crude oil and other refined products. This enables the Nigerian Navy to ensure compliance for legitimate upstream and downstream operations on behalf of the regulators. Nigerian Navy efforts have greatly curbed oil theft and led to a significant increase in Nigeria’s daily crude oil production output from 1.23 million barrels in October 2022 to 1.8 million barrels in October 2024 as revealed by the NUPRC.

    “The positive outcome of the Nigerian Navy’s anti-crude oil operations is also evident in the Trans – Forcados and Trans-Niger pipelines which have continued to report about 100 percent terminal factor in the past few months. Furthermore, recall that in 2022, the Nigerian Navy succeeded in eradicating piracy in Nigerian waters, and Nigeria was delisted from the International Maritime Bureau List of piracy-prone countries.”

    But Rear Admiral Ferreira said despite these feats by the Navy there have been misrepresentations in certain quarters aimed at tarnishing its reputation. He blamed this on some individuals involved in oil theft and whose activities were severely disrupted by the Navy.

    He, however, said that despite the disruptions by these “unpatriotic elements”, the Navy has remained critical in the success of several strategic initiatives such as the Presidential Crude Oil Barging Regime.

    He said: “For instance, an alarm of crude oil theft on MT PRAISEL in August 2023 at Escravos in which the Navy was alleged to have been involved was proven to be false. Similarly, on May 3, 2024, another false allegation led to the disruption of the operations of MT PRESTIGIOUS and MT MONTAGU involved in the Presidential Crude Oil Barging Operations at Bonny. These disruptions resulted in the loss of over 1.2 million barrels of crude oil with the attendant reduction in revenues during the period of their arrest between 4 – 16 May 2024.

    “Also, on Nov 7, 2024, based on credible intelligence, a barge suspected to be involved in oil theft was arrested in Warri by Nigerian Navy personnel. Also, on 10 Nov 24, MT LADY MARTINA conveying HPFO to MT JASMINES involved in Presidential Crude Oil Barging Operations at Bonny was alleged to have stolen crude oil. The Nigerian Navy conducted a series of tests which confirmed the product onboard to be HPFO as approved by regulatory authorities.

    “These false accusations were not backed by evidence but primarily designed to tarnish the image of the Nigerian Navy and dampen the morale of personnel involved in anti-oil theft operations.

    “In addition, the perpetrators of these false alarms inflict unwarranted disruptions in legitimate business in the oil industry. This is detrimental to the ease of doing business in Nigeria’s oil sector and negates Mr President’s desire to increase investment in the oil industry.”

  • House Committee advocates better funding for Navy

    House Committee advocates better funding for Navy

    The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has called for improved funding to support the Nigerian Navy’s operations and infrastructure development.

    Speaking during an oversight visit to units and formations under the Western Naval Command in Lagos, Chairman, House Committee on the Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, emphasised the need for increased allocation.

    He noted that the visit aimed to inspect projects funded by the National Assembly, federal government interventions and support from agencies like NNPC and the World Bank.

    He emphasised that the committee would not be able to give a conclusive position on the Navy until they had visited other commands.

    “If I am to access on behalf of this committee, I can only speak about some of the places we’ve interacted with within the western naval command.

    “Navy is beyond the Western Naval Command. We have the Central Naval command. We have the Eastern Naval Command and we have the Logistics Command. So if we come only to Western Naval Command, and here we are in part of the Western Naval Command, Navy Town Ojo”, he said.

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    While acknowledging the Nigerian Navy’s quality work, particularly in hostel accommodations and administrative blocks, he noted that there were challenges that required additional support from the National Assembly and the federal government.

    Gagdi praised the Nigerian Navy’s standards, noting that their work surpasses that of other services. However, he clarified that a comprehensive evaluation requires visiting other commands and units.

    Gagdi assured that they will return to scrutinize projects, interact with commanders and assess the Navy’s ‘utilization of taxpayers’ money’. 

    He said: “I can say they have done well here as we are here, but, we are going to come back for a double oversight engagement. If you notice, there are a lot of places that we have not gone. We have not gone and entered to see projects, details. We’ve seen most. We’ve not seen most.

    We’ve not interacted with some of those commanders that are responsible for other bases and unit across the north western western naval command. So until that is done, even in the western naval command, when we come again, spend time together, scrutinize those things, look at them deep rootedly”.