Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced that the 10 new
state-of-the-art security gunboats acquired by the Rivers State Government
would be delivered to the Nigerian Navy for the enhanced patrol of the state’s
waterways.
Speaking after commissioning the 120
Housing Units named Rivers Quarters at the NNS Pathfinder which was funded
partly by the Rivers State Government, Governor Wike urged the navy to use the
newly acquired security gunboats strictly for Rivers waterways.
He said that the Rivers State
Government will continue to support the Nigerian Navy with the needed logistics
to protect the nation’s assets.
He announced that the second road
leading to the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, Pathfinder would be reconstructed,
pointing out that the first road to the base is nearing completion.
He commended the leadership of the
NNS Pathfinder for ensuring that quality was not compromised in the
construction of the 120 Housing Units.
In his remarks, Chief of Naval
Staff, Admiral Ibok Ibas noted that the new accommodation will further boost
the morale of the personnel at the NNS Pathfinder.
He lauded the Rivers State Governor
for his commitment to the welfare of the Nigerian Navy personnel.
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