The chief of naval staff urged the residents to maintain the project for it to serve the desired purpose.
Mr Ibas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to be in charge of Rivers State for six months.
Mr Bakare said Mr Yusuf, a former deputy commandant in Kogi before his elevation to commandant, had been evading arrest.
The commanding officer said the suspects’ intention was to smuggle the product from Nigeria into the Republic of Cameroun.
The recruitment of 1,814 ratings became necessary to secure our maritime environment, ensuring national economic prosperity,” said Mr Ogalla.
The Nigerian Navy says it will undertake extensive rehabilitation of abandoned accommodation facilities across its formations nationwide in 2025.
Oil and gas stakeholders have called for a clear roadmap, synergy and pipeline infrastructure replacement to spur oil production.
The exercise, which was conducted in conjunction with the Eastern Naval Command, involved all units of the Navy in the Calabar area.
Mr Abiodun said that exploration of oil meant that the state had one of the most abundant deposits of bitumen.
Mr Ogalla gave the charge to members of Junior Course 97 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College at a graduation ceremony.
