Navy upgrades Onitsha Outpost, boosts personnel welfare
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated a newly constructed duty cabin and remodelled the quarter guard at the Naval Outpost, Onitsha, as part of efforts to enhance personnel welfare, improve operational efficiency and strengthen civil-military relations.
The Naval Outpost operates under the Central Naval Command, which oversees maritime and riverine operations across Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra, Edo and Kogi states.
Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated a newly constructed duty cabin and remodelled the quarter guard at the Naval Outpost, Onitsha, as part of efforts to enhance personnel welfare, improve operational efficiency and strengthen civil-military relations.
The Naval Outpost operates under the Central Naval Command, which oversees maritime and riverine operations across Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra, Edo and Kogi states.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Outpost Commanding Officer, Commander Rasheed Iginla, said the projects underscored the Navy’s commitment to improving personnel welfare and operational effectiveness.
Representing the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, Commander Tanko Lengaya reaffirmed the command’s commitment to supporting the outpost’s operations and infrastructure development.
Lengaya said the projects were in line with the strategic directives of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, and the leadership vision of the Flag Officer Commanding.
He urged officers and ratings to embrace impact-driven leadership by creating lasting legacies wherever they are deployed.
According to him, the new duty cabin will reduce duty-related stress by providing adequate rest facilities for personnel on duty.
The Commanding Officer of the Naval Outpost, Commander Kabir Yusuf, commended the Chief of the Naval Staff for providing the leadership and enabling environment that encouraged innovation and professionalism.
He also appreciated the Flag Officer Commanding for his guidance and mentorship, which he said contributed significantly to the successful completion of the projects.
Yusuf further thanked the host community for its continued support, describing the collaboration as a model of effective civil-military partnership.
The inauguration featured the ceremonial cutting of the commissioning ribbon and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, marking another milestone in infrastructure development at the Naval Outpost, Onitsha.
