He said the navy would continue to maintain credible presence along Lagos waterways and its adjoining creeks.
Mr Ogalla emphasised that Exercise Dein Abaji 2024, which translates to ‘Calm Waters’ in the Kalabari dialect, would bolster Nigeria’s blue economy development.
Mr Lakan thanked the community for the warm reception and cooperation.
Mr Abiodun said that exploration of oil meant that the state had one of the most abundant deposits of bitumen.
He said the team deployed drone surveillance for situational awareness.
“This is in line with the president’s directive to eradicate crude oil theft in order to ramp up Nigeria’s oil production and exports,” he said.
Mr Adams-Aliu was a military observer in the United Nations Mission in Liberia from 2011 – 2012.
The navy said the crew comprised one Ghanaian and 12 Nigerians on board the Ghanaian-owned and registered vessel, Motor Tanker (MT) SWEET MIRI.
The senate president thanked the retired senior officers for devoting themselves to the defence of the nation.
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The navy chief said oil production, which was 700,000 barrels per day, increased to 1.7 million barrels daily after his troops took over security duties in the areas.
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