Naval Base Abuja Celebrates World Lake Day 2025
On Wednesday, 27 August 2025, Naval Base Abuja joined the global community to celebrate World Lake Day 2025 at the Pearl Hotel, Jabi Lake, Abuja. The event brought together senior officers of the Armed Forces, representatives of government agencies, environmental experts, paramilitary agencies, and other stakeholders to deliberate on the challenges facing inland water bodies and to chart sustainable solutions. The celebration served not only as an avenue to promote environmental awareness but also as a platform to highlight the Navy’s role in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime and freshwater environments in support of national development.
In his welcome address, the Chief Host, Commodore Oluseyi Ekundayo Oladipo, emphasised that the theme “Securing Our Lakes, Sustaining Our Future: Stewardship for Clean and Safe Waters” was carefully chosen to underscore the link between security and the sustainability of lakes and other water bodies. He further explained that the event was aimed at fostering collaboration among stakeholders on the need to preserve lakes and water resources in the interest of the nation’s water and food security. He also noted that the programme represents a significant step in strengthening civil-military relations, in line with the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to national development.
The Special Guest of Honour, the Chief of Defence Civil-Military Relations, Rear Admiral Olusanya Abiodun Bankole, in his keynote address, stated that the stewardship of lakes is not solely the responsibility of government or a single group but a collective duty requiring the active participation of all stakeholders. He further stressed the need to prioritise sustainable management practices, including pollution control, research and monitoring, community engagement, and climate change mitigation.
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