The Nigerian Navy has given an assurance that the country would no longer lose any of its territorial boundaries to another country as was the case with the Bakassi Peninsula which was ceded to Cameroon some years ago, leaving thousands displaced.
According to the Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Charles Medani, security is being heightened at the borders, following the establishment of a new Naval base at Ikuru, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State to enable the Nigerian Navy effectively pursue its statutory duties.
The FOC, who led some officers and men from the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command in Calabar, on a boat acade to the new Naval post, averred that the establishment of the base became necessary following its utmost significance to Nigeria’s economy, as over 80 oil wells are said to be operational in the area.
He added that the base was strategically located to enable a clearer view of the nation’s borders from a distance and would also allow for check on the activities of oil thieves, following the absence of security outfit around that axis.
Rear Admiral Charles Medani also used the opportunity of his maiden visit to the base, after its kick off, to solicit for operational tools in order to enable full take off.
