The Nigerian Navy’s Western Naval Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Sifax Group in ensuring the security of Nigeria’s coastal and maritime environment.
The Nigerian Navy stated this during a courtesy visit to the conglomerate management by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen.
Oamen expressed appreciation for what he called the conglomerate “unwavering support” to the Navy just as he emphasized the critical role of collaboration between the military and private sector stakeholders in maintaining a secure and thriving maritime industry.
His words: “We have a constitutional mandate to secure our maritime domain for both economic activities and national security. This is not a task we can accomplish alone. Over the years, our cooperation with key maritime stakeholders like Sifax Group has been instrumental in achieving our objectives.”
The Group Coordinating Director of the conglomerate, Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede in her welcome address thanked the FOC and his delegation for acknowledging the longstanding mutual support between both entities.
Continuing, Eniola-Jegede who spoke on behalf of Sifax Group Chairman, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi said: “Sifax is home to all stakeholders in the maritime sector, including the Nigerian Navy. We value our partnership and look forward to continued collaboration to enhance maritime security and trade”.
According a statement signed by the conglomerate Group Head, Corporate Communications, Mr. Olumuyiwa Akande and made available to Maritime Bits, the visit served as a platform for both parties to reaffirm their shared vision of fostering a secure maritime environment that facilitates business operations, logistics, and national economic growth.
The statement added that the Nigerian Navy pledged to maintain its vigilance in safeguarding Nigerian waters just as Sifax Group reiterated its commitment to support the Navy’s mission.
