The Flag Officer Commanding, FOC, Eastern Naval Command, ENC, Rear Admiral O. K. Oluwagbire, has assured that the Nigerian Navy will descend on any
He said they can contain any maritime crimes in the three states, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Rivers, that make up the ENC.He stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Bassey Otu to restate military resolve to provide support to civil powers.
“These three maritime states under the ENC host lots of economic assets of national importance. These are 15 crude oil terminals, three major seaports, six national gas plants, two refineries as well as various oil fields. There are also very rich fishing environments. He commended the governor for his support, assuring that the Navy would continue to provide the needed security in the state.
Otu said the State is intertwined with the Navy in terms of security, “as a coastal State, we are all partners in the business of safety for our people, and we will provide all the needed support.