The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has directed commanders to prioritize the welfare of their personnel while sustaining the offensive against crude oil theft and other illegalities in Nigeria waters.
The directive which is regarded as a significant and key to operational commands in the oil and gas rich Niger Delta region was issued by the CNS during an operational briefing at the Headquarters of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) in the Bayelsa State capital, Yenagoa recently.
While addressing the command, Abbas commended the efforts of the troops and urged the OPDS Commander not to relent in the critical mission of securing the nation’s maritime environment.
He pledged the continuous support of the Nigerian Navy to the joint task force, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership in achieving their objectives.
While at the Headquarters of the Central Naval Command (CNC), a formation he described as “home”, CNS recalled that his previous tenure as the Command Administrative Officer, Chief Staff Officer, and later Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the CNC.
“On the occasion of my first maiden visit to the command as CNS, I am highly delighted to be back ‘home’,” he stated.
He assured the officers, ratings and civilian staff of his dedicated support, leveraging his intimate familiarity with the command’s operations.
The CNS expressed his admiration for the visible developmental projects and the well-maintained aesthetics of the base, commending the FOC and his team for their excellent stewardship.
“I am impressed with the giant strides in developmental projects within the Command Headquarters, I commend the FOC and his team for maintaining the aesthetics of the Base,” he added.
He thanked the entire CNC personnel for their resilience and dedication and offered a prayer for their continued protection in the discharge of their arduous duties.
