Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, the Commanding Officer, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos, has charged naval personnel to remain steadfast in the fight against crude oil theft and other illegalities in the maritime space.

Mr Okoloagu gave the advice on Monday shortly after the FOB’s 4th Quarters Route March in Escravos, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta.

Addressing the personnel, Mr Okoloagu reminded them that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla had remained committed to their welfare.

He, therefore, urged them to be resolute in the discharge of their duties.

The commanding officer maintained that the Nigerian Navy had zero tolerance for indiscipline as well as corrupt practices.

Speaking on the route march, Mr Okoloagu said that the exercise involved a 10-kilometre brisk walk.

Mt Okoloagu, who led other senior and junior officers in the exercise, added that it was aimed at promoting physical fitness and mental well-being of the personnel.

“The essence of the exercise is to ensure officers and ratings are at all times physically fit for the tasks assigned to them.

“The exercise is aimed at promoting physical fitness and mental well-being of its personnel.

“It is also aimed at promoting comradeship and for the populace to know that they have a Navy that is physically fit to carry out their assignment,” he said.

Mr Okoloagu, however, expressed satisfaction with the turnout of personnel in the exercise that lasted for about two and half hours.

(NAN)