By Temitope Adedeji
The Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base, Igbokoda in Ondo State, Navy Capt. L. A Ajibade has assured the State Commandant, Engr. Olatundun Olayinka of the base readiness to help in the fight against economic saboteurs in the coastal area of the State.
This was made known when the State Commandant paid a courtesy visit to the commanding officer of the Forward Operating Base at Igbokoda headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Engr. Olatundun while stating the purpose of the visit, appreciated and commended the support of the Nigerian Navy to NSCDC especially in the fight against oil theft in the coastal part of the State.
Olatundun solicited for the support and collaboration of the Navy in the area of effective protection of the nation’s critical assets and infrastructure which is one of the core mandate of the NSCDC.
” The military has been a very good and dependable partner. We need to collaborate and work together to keep the country safe. As the leading agency in the protection of the nation’s critical assets and infrastructure, we cannot but seek the assistance of the military.
” In ondo state, we need the Navy’s assistance in winning the fight against vandals on our waterways”. He said.
While responding, the Commanding officer of the Base assured the Commandant of the readiness of the base to synergize with the Corps to keep the water ways safe by sharing intelligence and training of personnel.
” Let me welcome you to Ondo State and also congratulate you on your appointment. In line with your mandate, we shall give you maximum support and collaborate to ensure that our waterways are safe using joint operations maximally. We shall also extend training opportunities to officers and men of your command “. Ajibade assured.
SIGNED
ASCI Daniel Aidamenbor
Public Relations Officer
NSCDC Ondo Command
25th October, 2022
