The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has charged Nigerian Navy personnel to remain adaptable, proactive, and forward-thinking in the fight against insecurity.

Mr Ogalla gave the charge at the Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School in Makurdi on Friday during the graduation ceremony of students of Naval Police Officer Basic Course 14 of 25 and Able Regulating Qualifying Course 16 of 25.

Represented by flag officer commanding, special operations command, Olusegun Shoyemi, he described the current security situation as evolving.

“The Nigerian Navy is constantly adapting to meet the ever-evolving challenges of the 21st century. Our maritime domain continues to grow in strategic importance, and it is imperative that you, as members of this esteemed service, remain adaptable, proactive, and forward-thinking,” Mr Ogalla said.

Mr Ogalla said the success of the Nigerian Navy was largely built on the foundation of discipline and order, and CNS told the graduands to remember that their responsibilities extended far beyond mere enforcement.

He assured the graduands that the Nigerian Navy, under the present leadership, remained committed to providing them with the necessary resources, training, and support to excel in their respective careers.

Henry Eje, the commandant of the Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School, Makurdi, said the 18-week course was to instil in students the best practices in law enforcement within the military and outside.

Mr Eje said various methodologies were used to train the students. He listed them as classroom lectures, practical demonstrations, presentations, and study visits, amongst others.

He said some of the subjects taught were naval law, criminology, provost and crime, security and intelligence, case file compilation, and elements of law, among others.

Mr Eje added that a Professional Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Security Management package conducted by the International Institute of Professional Security was added to the course curriculum.

He stated that the whole essence of the programme was to introduce the students to several threats emanating from cyberspace, its dangers to military facilities, and ways of mitigating and investigating cases related to cybersecurity attacks on military facilities, where applicable.

A detailed breakdown of course and student performance was presented by Fidelis Anyogo, the chief instructor.

The highlight of the graduation ceremony was the presentation of certificates to the graduates and awards to the outstanding ones.

(NAN)