Governor Dapo Abiodun Visits Naval Headquarters

Governor Dapo Abiodun Visits Naval Headquarters

The Governor of Ogun State Prince (Dr) Dapo Abiodun MFR and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla on Friday 9 August, 2024 at Naval Headquarters.

In his remarks, the Governor, appreciated the CNS for the already existing relationship with the Nigerian Navy (NN). In particular, he praised the establishment of a Naval Outpost on TONGEJI Island in Ipokia LGA of the state. Thereafter, the Governor stated that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had given Ogun State the status of an Oil Exploration Frontier with expectations of viable prospection in the near future. Hence it is now imperative for the NN to establish a Base and a Dockyard in the state. Consequently, the Governor announced the donation of a 100 hectares of land to expedite the establishment of such units.

In his response, the CNS appreciated the donation of the land and the recognition of NN lead role in maritime security.

He further thanked the Governor for the visit which culminated in the Governor presenting the land documents to the CNS, presentation of souvenirs and group photographs.

Present at the event are Principal Staff of Officers, Directors, Senior officers and officers.