By Onomiguren Agbamu
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged the Nigerian Navy to work assiduously in curbing all illegal activities in Nigeria’s maritime domain.
The governor stated this on Tuesday, when he received on a courtesy visit, the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Yenagoa, Rear Admiral U.S.A Chugali in Asaba.
The governor commends the Navy for its effort in securing Nigeria’s waterways, adding that the state is made up of 40 percent of coastal areas, and will continue to need the support of the Navy in securing its waterways and oil production assets.
According to the governor; “We know how critical our terrain is and that is why this visit is crucial because Delta State is 40 percent coastal, and we require all the support from the Navy.
He continued;”I know the Navy has done a lot in securing our waterways and that is why our oil production is going smoothly and as a State Government, we encourage you to do more.
“One of the representatives here is someone that I have worked with in 2009 when he was the military Amnesty Coordinator, and I was the State Coordinator.
“We worked very well together, and we covered a lot of riverine areas in the State and I know he understands our terrain very well. I am assured that with him present, our State will be more secure.
While disclosing the purpose of the visit earlier, Rear Admiral Chugali said he was in the state on familiarisation and to interface with critical stakeholders in the State.
He commended Governor for the assistance given to his men and other security agencies in the state, assuring that the cordial relationship existing between the Navy and the State would be sustained.
He vowed that the Navy would continue to strive to ensure that the maritime domain is secure for social economic activities to thrive in the Country.
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