Mr Abbas said, “These projects are avenues for the Nigerian Navy to honour its accomplished senior officers.”
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through official channels.
He reiterated the command’s efforts in trade facilitation and in enhancing port logistics.
Deputy defence minister Bello Matawalle has assured the Nigerian Navy of the federal government’s continued support to strengthen the blue economy and promote national development.
The navy chief further said that between 2022 and 2025, the nation’s crude oil output had increased due to intensified efforts against pipeline vandalism and oil theft.
The chief of the naval staff, Idi Abbas, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to rededicate themselves to their duties.
Mr Igali said Mr Wike, regarded as a top-performing minister, should always be treated with respect and appropriate decorum.
The navy stated that the operation was carried out by personnel from Forward Operating Base IBAKA on Friday.
Mr Ogbuku emphasised that one of the primary responsibilities of any government was to ensure security and development.
Mr Bala said the victims were reunited with their families after undergoing medical examinations at the Naval Reference Hospital in Calabar.
