The new Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, on Friday, assumed office as the 22nd indigenous Naval Chief and vowed to curb crude oil
He said the task ahead was still challenging, saying the nation had continually faced significant threats such as crude oil theft, prevalence of illegal refineries, reported and unregulated fishing, piracy, sea robbery, various forms of trafficking and other maritime crimes.
“We will enhance our capabilities to combat piracy and sea robbery and ensure the general safety of our maritime domain,” Ogalla said.He said the Navy under his predecessor, Rear Amiral Gambo had made remarkable strides in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain, protecting national interests, and contributing to regional peace and stability.
For his part, the outgone CNS, Rear Admiral Gambo said the Navy under him pursued a single purpose to address the subversive and nefarious activities in the nations’ maritime domain.
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