The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has restated Government’s commitment to tackle the challenges facing the nation such as illegal bunkering, pipeline vandalism, piracy, illegal fishing, among others.
Minister said this at the graduation ceremony of the Maritime Security Unit of the Deep Blue Project in 5 Battalion Nigerian Army, Elele, Rivers State.
The Minister highlighted the importance of the Deep Blue Project in protecting the nation’s waterways.
He said that the establishment and training of the Maritime Security Unit Forces is a crucial aspect of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, charging the graduating officers to prepare to tackle challenges such as illegal bunkering, pipeline vandalism, piracy, illegal fishing, and water trespassing, among others.
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He added that he is optimistic that the graduands, having undergone professional combat training, would confidently address these challenges and will enable them ensure peace and economic prosperity of the nation.
The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone in the actualization of the Deep Blue Project, aimed at enhancing the security of Nigeria’s maritime domain.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
