Chairman Senate Committee On Navy Visits Eastern Naval Command

Chairman Senate Committee On Navy Visits Eastern Naval Command

On Monday, 20 October 2025, the Chairman Senate Committee on the Navy, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Olugbenga Daniel, led members of the Committee on a courtesy visit to Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, Calabar. The visit formed part of the Committee’s oversight and on-the-spot assessment of Naval Bases, Ships, and other Establishments within the Calabar area. The delegation was warmly received by the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Kennedy Chukwuemeka Ezete, alongside the Fleet Commander, Eastern Fleet, and Principal Staff Officers of the Command, where a brief presentation on the Command’s operations and achievements was made.

In his remarks, the Chairman Senate Committee on the Navy, Distinguished Senator Olugbenga Daniel, commended the Command for its remarkable efforts in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain. He acknowledged the Navy’s notable achievements, including the rescue of kidnapped victims and several successful anti-crime operations, stating that Nigerians appreciate the Navy’s steadfast commitment to national security. The Senator further emphasized the importance of improving operational efficiency through the use of drones and helicopters, while identifying key challenges such as accommodation constraints, collapsed jetties, and fuel shortages. He also recommended the installation of CCTV systems to enhance monitoring and fuel management, urging the Command to submit a prioritized list of needs for legislative consideration.

Also speaking, Senator Kelvin Chukwu applauded the Command’s dedication to duty and called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to sustain maritime security gains. In his response, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Kennedy Chukwuemeka Ezete, appreciated the Committee’s visit and support, noting that CCTV systems have already been installed onboard ships with strict measures to curb theft. He reaffirmed that drones and helicopters remain key operational priorities for the Command. The visit ended with the exchange of souvenirs and a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.