By Gbemiga Olamikan.
The Chief of Naval Staff Inspection Team, led by Rear Admiral Kolawole Oluwagbire, has visited the Headquarters of Joint Task Force Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS) in the Niger Delta Region and called on troops to remain loyal, patriotic and apolitical in their doings. The visit which was a move to motivate the troops in the region, gives opportunity to representative of CNS to interact with naval personnel, identify operational challenges, and deliver the Chief of Naval Staff’s end-of-year goodwill message to the personnel.
During the visit, the Team was received by the Commander of Joint Task Force OPDS, Rear Admiral John Okeke. He briefed on the activities of OPDS, which has been instrumental in boosting crude oil production and maintaining stability in the Niger Delta Region.
You will recalled that Nigerian Navy has been actively involved in Operation DELTA SAFE that is aimed at curbing crude oil theft and ensuring security in the Region. The efforts of Nigerian Navy and have led to a significant increase in crude oil production, with the output reaching an impressive 1.88 million barrels per day.
As part of the Nigerian Navy’s efforts to boost the morale of troops in DHQ-led operations across the country, particularly during the festive season. The CNS call on the Troop to remain loyal, patriotic and apolitical. The CNS also encouraged them to remain alert and shun any form of illegality or social vices. Similar visits have been made in the past, including a visit by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, who paid a working visit to the troops of Operation DELTA SAFE to boost troops morale.
The Nigerian Navy’s commitment to maintaining security in the Niger Delta Region is evident in its ongoing operations which includes Operation Delta Sanity, which has recorded significant successes in curbing crude oil theft and illegal refining activities.
