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By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata<\/p>\n
The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, on Thursday assumed office with a pledge to intensify the fight against crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, and other maritime crimes threatening Nigeria\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Navy Headquarters in Abuja during the handing-over ceremony, Abbas said his leadership would focus on enhancing maritime security, modernizing naval fleets through technology and renewal, improving personnel training and welfare, and deepening inter-agency collaboration.<\/p>\n
He noted that despite notable progress, the nation\u2019s maritime environment remains vulnerable to oil theft, sea robbery, illegal fishing, and drug trafficking, activities he described as major threats to national security and economic growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese crimes not only undermine our economy and energy security but also threaten the livelihoods of our coastal communities,\u201d he said, adding that his tenure would pursue a \u201cclear and actionable strategy\u201d to curb them.<\/p>\n
Abbas, who succeeds Vice Admiral Emmanuel Nkechukwokala, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment and praised his predecessor\u2019s \u201cvisionary leadership\u201d that strengthened the Navy\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n
He urged officers to remain disciplined and uphold integrity, professionalism, and teamwork, assuring them that their welfare would be a top priority under his command.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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