She added that the NIM was proposing to organise retirement training programmes for retiring men and officers of the Nigerian Navy.
Mr Oguntuga said the NNS BEECROFT’s team, during a routine patrol on October 11, apprehended the boat carrying contraband.
The governor made the promise during an inspection of facilities at Ogurugu jetty with Mr Ogalla on Saturday in Enugu.
The Nigerian Navy has pledged to collaborate with the police and other security agencies to ensure peaceful conduct of the 2023 elections.
Seafarers were urged to navigate with caution and due consideration to international regulations.
The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Sanusi Ibrahim, says it impounded 25 vessels used in oil theft and deactivated 117 illegal refining sites.
