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Navy recruits 1,814 sailors
The Nigerian Navy has recruited 1,814 young Nigerians in the last six months to strengthen joint military operations in the Northeast, Niger Delta, and the Gulf of Guinea.
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanual Ogalla, announced this at the passing-out parade of Batch 36 trainees at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers State.
The CNS said the new sailors would be deployed aboard naval warships to engage in counter-insurgency as well as oil theft and sea piracy operations, among others.
“Over the years, NNBTS has upheld its mandate to transform qualified civilians into skilled and competent Ratings for the Nigerian Navy.
“The recruitment of 1,814 ratings became necessary to secure our maritime environment, ensuring national economic prosperity.
“They are joining the navy at a time unprecedented efforts are being made to revitalise our fleet, rejig our operations and upgrade our training facilities,” he said.
Ogalla said the expansion of the fleet and the improvement of naval operations would achieve optimal results with the deployment of capable and well-trained personnel.
According to him, the Navy is also actively engaged in land-based operations across the six geo-political zones in collaboration with other security agencies.
“Our participation in these operations, alongside cooperative efforts with other security and law enforcement agencies, has yielded significant successes in various theatres of operation.
“These achievements have been made possible by the commitment of our disciplined personnel, equipped with knowledge and skills acquired through rigorous training at our naval institutions,” Ogalla added.
The CNS said the new ratings underwent expert training in combat fitness, weapons handling, boat drills and both kinetic and non-kinetic operational skills.
The induction, he said, formed a key element of the navy’s capacity building programme designed to develop, maintain and sustain forces to address threats.
Ogalla, who urged the recruits to uphold discipline and obedience, also advised them to be apolitical and demonstrate loyalty to the military and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
“You will soon be deployed aboard ships where you will receive further training on practical aspects, including seamanship, security duties, naval traditions and customs,” he said.
Members of the Committee include:
1. Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere – Chairman
2. Rt. Hon. Ali Isa J.C. – Deputy Chairman
3. Rt. Hon. Isiaka Ibrahim – Member
4. Rt. Hon. Idris Ahmed Wase – Member
5. Rep. Aliyu Muktar Betera – Member
6. Rep. Sada Soli – Member
7. Rep. James Abiodun Faleke – Member
8. Rep. Igariwey Iduma Enwo – Member
9. Rep. Shehu Saleh Rijau – Member
10. Rep. Wole Oke – Member
11. Rep. Akarachi Etinosa Amadi – Member
12. Rep. Patrick Umoh – Member
13. Rep. James Barka – Member
14. Rep. Alex Egbona – Member
15. Rep. Isa Anka – Member
16. Rep. Amos Daniel – Member
17. Rep. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu – Member
18. Rep. Onuh Onyeche Blessing – Member
19. Rep. Fatima Talba – Member
While the Head of Secretariat is Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi.
This development underscores the resolve of the House of Representatives to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and ensure that the extraordinary measures undertaken during the emergency period remain subject to legislative oversight, guided by transparency, accountability, and the best interest of the good people of Rivers State.
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar opposition is a mission to nowhere.
Wike made this declaration on Sunday, asserting that any opposition fronted by him is destined for massive failure.
Wike’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, issued a press statement in response to Atiku’s recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna on Sunday.
Atiku, accompanied by political allies such as former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, paid Sallah homage to Buhari.
Olayinka via his official Facebook page derided Atiku’s explanation for the visit, labeling it as mere political posturing.
“Those of us who have sense know that any opposition being led by Atiku is a failure from the beginning,” Olayinka wrote.
According to him, Atiku’s commitment to the opposition remains questionable, claiming the former PDP flagbearer would not hesitate to switch sides if offered a political deal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The reason is, if tomorrow President Tinubu calls Atiku and tells him, ‘Don’t worry, I will hand over to you in 2027, just join APC,’ he (Atiku) will be in the APC immediately,” Olayinka added.
The FCT Minister’s spokesman further ridiculed the former Vice President’s visit to Buhari, suggesting that Atiku should have extended the same courtesy to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta for Lisabi Day.
“I am still waiting for Atiku to carry body and go to Abeokuta to pay Lisabi Day homage to OBJ sha. Also, we are doing the Egungun Festival in my hometown next month. Let him not forget to pay Egungun Festival homage to us in Okemesi Ekiti,” Olayinka wrote.
The member representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, has described the death of former Nigerian national team captain, Christian Chukwu at 74 as a monumental tragedy for football enthusiasts and the nation.
Hon. Nnaji in a statement in Abuja stressed that he received the news of the death of the football idol with profound grief and sadness adding that his passing has left a huge gap in Nigerian and African football.
The lawmaker noted that Late Chukwu exhibited an exceptional talent in his playing days both in Rangers International club of Enugu and in Super Eagle such that he was nicknamed Chairman because of his special ability in warding off attackers in defence.
He praised Chukwu’s contributions to Nigerian and African football describing him further as a colossus whose impacts both as a player and a coach would not be forgotten in a hurry..
“His achievements as a footballer from Nkanu West Local Government, brought glory, honour and recognition to my constituency, Enugu State, the country and African Continent at large.
“In bidding him farewell, let us remember Christian Chukwu as the captained of the Super Eagles’ squad that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations and a bronze medal as a coach of the Super Eagles in 2004 African Cup of Nations, (AFCON)
Christian Chukwu coached the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team as the head coach from 2002 to 2005 and led the team to a bronze medal at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia.
Late Chukwu was also Assistant Coach to Golden Eaglets’ team that won the FIFA U16 World Cup in China in 1985 and was also part of the technical crew that contributed to the Super Eagles’ qualification for their first FIFA World Cup finals in 1994 and he coached the Rangers International of Enugu and the Harambee Stars, Kenya’s senior male national team.
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