THE Nigerian Navy has vowed to safeguard the nation’s energy interests through enhanced inter-agency collaboration.
The new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, made the remark during his official assumption of duty in Calabar on Tuesday.
Okehie said that the mission of the present Chief of Naval Staff was to develop and deploy a highly motivated and professional naval force capable of safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime interests.
The FOC said his mission would be based on philosophy that would be focused on discipline, merit, accountability, welfare, and operational excellence in steering the affairs of the Eastern Naval Command.
According to him, it is pertinent to note that the CNS has defined a clear mission for the Nigerian Navy, which is to deploy a highly motivated workforce.
He explained that the highly motivated and professional naval force, capable of safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime interests and effective in joint operations in the defense, pass-ability, and internal stability would be targeted for the mission
“This mission encapsulates the brilliant success of the Navy and provides a unified direction for all commands.
“Accordingly, the ENC must remain at the forefront of this mandate, translating intents into action through discipline, teamwork, and professionalism.”
Okehie said that the ENC remained a key command in the Nigerian’s maritime and energy interests, from protecting offshore production to combating sea robbery, high sea, crude oil tests, and illegal refinery.
He noted that as such, the command had completed and direct influence on national stability and prosperity.
