OGHARA/Nigeria: The New Flag Officer (F.O.C) commanding the Naval Logistics Command Oghara, Rear Admiral Akinjide Akinrinade has called for collaboration between the people and the Navy in combating oil theft in the area.
He made the call while he was taking over the former F.O.C Rear Admiral Peter Onaji, commended men and officers of the command for their corporation they accorded him while he was Commanding Officer.
He praised the officers and men of the command for the highest standard of discipline and preparedness which enabled him achieve much success efficiently and professionally during his short moment in Oghara, remarking that the logistics command established ten years ago has lived up to the challenges and responsibilities for which it was established under his watch.
“You have demonstrated the highest standard of discipline and preparedness that the Nigerian Navy project to the outside world”. Why advising the civil populace that the duty of combating oil theft, piracy, militancy on the water ways requires a collaborative effort”.
He remarked further that the logistics command has successfully supported the three Naval Commands in Eastern, Western, and Central commands in their various command exercises where ships were deployed at sea to foster their constitutional roles of fighting crimes of oil theft, piracy etc stressing that all these were made possible due to the
efficient conduct of the officers and men of the command.
He reminded the people that the officers have never been found wanting in any civilian cases/clashes in their host community, rather they have established a very peaceful and cordial relationship amongst themselves, while commending their sister security agencies in the area for a working synergy that has equally brought about a lasting peace in Oghara.
He enjoined the new F.O.C to uphold the task of the Nigerian Navy which is dedication and efficiency, noting that he has discovered in the new F.O.C his desire to uphold the highest standard of professionalism and competence.
The new F.O.C Rear Admiral Akinjide Akinrinade, while expressing his profound appreciation to the President and the Naval Chief for finding him worthy for his new assignment, pledged to build on the success story and achievements of his predecessor, assuring that he will do all it takes together with his team to move the command forward.
He told the out gone F.O.C “whatever value you have added here, we will ensure we improve on it, we also know that the national threat is evolving and we will not relax on our part”.
Rear Admiral Akinrinade told the officers, “I assure the officers here that we will work together as a team, what I expect is loyalty, professionalism”.
