August 02, (THEWILL) – The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, says the Nigerian Navy will turn the tide against criminals in the nation’s maritime environment.
The Navy Chief disclosed this at the end of his familiarization tour of the Eastern Naval Command on Tuesday.
“We will face the challenges head-on to ensure that we turn the tide against the criminals when it comes to Illegalities in our maritime environment.
“Security is a collective responsibility for all of us and requires teamwork, I can’t do it alone,” he said.
Speaking on his visit, he said the Eastern Naval Command is very strategic and promised to enhance the welfare of its officers, adding that it is of paramount importance to the Navy.
“The Eastern area is our strategic area when you talk about maritime domain and the welfare of officers in this area is very paramount in achieving our objectives.
“That is why I had to rush down here to embark on my first familiarization visit, starting from the Eastern area.
“This visit covers looking at our operational readiness, including facilities that will enhance the welfare of our personnel, which inevitably leads to high morale and affects our operational efficiency,” he said.
The Chief of Naval Staff was accompanied by senior officers of the Command, including the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Olusola Oluwagbire.
Some of the facilities the Naval Chief visited include the Rear Admiral E. I. Okon Navy War College Quarters, Navy Reference Hospital, Navy Hotels and Suites, the Akim Navy Quarters and the Nigerian Navy War College.
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