Navy deploys Deep Blue assets to secure Nigerian waters

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He said the deployment was across the South West, Central and Eastern Zonal operations to enhance patrol of the Nigerian maritime domain.

Mr Choji made the declaration during a working visit by the Flag Officer Commanding , Western Naval Command, Mohammed Abdullahi to the Management of theHe added that the Nigerian Navy under the leadership of the Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla was fully committed to the success of the Deep Blue Project.

According to him, the mere presence of the deep blue assets in those locations during the last general election provided the needed inference required. “I can state categorically that we have the full backing of the Nigerian Navy for the success of the Deep Blue Project,” Choji said. “I believe that the agency and the Nigerian Navy have a lot in common to ensure safety and security in the nation’s waters.

He said that the agency was in constant liaison with the National Assembly to update the nation’s maritime laws with particular reference to the Merchant Shipping Act.

 

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