The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has directed commanders to prioritize the welfare of their personnel while sustaining the offensive against crude oil theft and other illegalities.
The CNS gave the directive on Tuesday during an operational briefing at the Headquarters of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
He commended the efforts of the troops and urged the OPDS Commander not to relent in the critical mission of securing the nation’s maritime environment.
He pledged the continuous support of the Nigerian Navy to the joint task force, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership in achieving their objectives.
Vice Admiral Abbas later moved to the Headquarters of the Central Naval Command (CNC), a formation he described as “home.”
Recalling his previous tenure as the Command Administrative Officer, Chief Staff Officer, and later Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the CNC, the Naval Chief expressed his delight at returning.
“On the occasion of my first maiden visit to the command as CNS, I am highly delighted to be back ‘home’,” he stated.
He assured the officers, ratings, and civilian staff of his dedicated support, leveraging his intimate familiarity with the command’s operations. The CNS expressed his admiration for the visible developmental projects and the well-maintained aesthetics of the base, commending the FOC and his team for their excellent stewardship.
“I am impressed with the giant strides in developmental projects within the Command HQ. I commend the FOC and his team for maintaining the aesthetics of the Base,” Vice Admiral Abbas noted.
He thanked the entire CNC personnel for their resilience and dedication and offered a prayer for their continued protection in the discharge of their duties.