Insecurity Not Unique To Nigeria – Chief Of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Chief of Naval Staff, has stated that insecurity is not unique to Nigeria.

Ogala, speaking at the graduation of Naval Warfare Course 7 participants in Calabar on Wednesday, Oct. 4, said present global insecurity is the result of hostile operations by state and non-state entities seeking to destabilize sovereign nations.

He stressed the importance of sovereign states developing long-term and robust policies for conducting regular operations to counter threats.

He went on to say that the Nigerian Armed Forces have been involved in various operations across the country’s six geopolitical zones in order to improve national security.

He said: “The armed forces are working tirelessly to curb the security challenges in various parts of the country.

“We are tackling insurgency in the North-East, banditry and kidnappings in the North-West and secessionist agitations in the South-East.”

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Ogala praised the security forces’ bravery and efforts in combating insecurity around the country.

“We have made significant contributions towards enhancing national security both in the nation’s maritime domain and the hinterlands,” he added.

He complimented the course participants and asked them to keep their primary task of combating insecurity in the nation’s territorial seas in mind.

“We expect you to effectively apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during this course, especially in planning and conducting operations in the maritime environment.

“This is one of the reasons for exposing you to the command and leadership roles at the operational level of warfare,” the CNS said.

The Commander of the Naval War College, Rear Adm. Mustapha Hassan, stated in his address that 22 officers attended the training, including a Captain from the Cameroonian Navy.

According to Hassan, 97 policemen have taken the course since it was offered by the college in 2017.

The Nigerian Naval War College, according to the commander, was formed to bridge command, leadership, and management gaps in naval officers’ career progression.

He went on to say that it would also be a centre of excellence for navy, joint military operations, and maritime security research.

Mr. Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River, praised the college’s dedication to providing leadership and management training for navy commanders.

The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Peter Peter Odey, assured that the state government will continue to support the college’s activities.