The Nigerian Navy, through the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, officially commissioned facilities constructed by Tantita Security Services Limited at the NNS Delta base in Warri, Delta State. The event took place yesterday as part of activities commemorating the Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Naval Chief Commends Collaboration
Represented by the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, the Naval Chief praised the strengthened partnership between the Navy and Tantita, which facilitated the planning and completion of the projects. He noted that the facilities were executed rapidly due to Tantita’s provision of necessary resources and vowed that the Navy would ensure proper maintenance of the structures.
Ibrahim also disclosed that minor disagreements between the Navy and Tantita had been resolved amicably, emphasizing that both parties are now cooperating for the benefit of the nation.
Facilities Commissioned
The newly inaugurated facilities include a 30-room senior rates self-contained accommodation block, a multipurpose hall, car parks, an arrival ratings lodge, as well as volleyball and lawn tennis courts, among other amenities.
Educational Support for Host Community
Earlier, as part of the anniversary celebrations, the Nigerian Navy in Delta State donated educational materials to Ogiame Primary School. The Commander of NNS Delta, Commodore Shehu Tasiu, stated that the donation, which comprised exercise books and school bags, reflects the Navy’s corporate social responsibility to inspire young learners through educational support.
He remarked: “We are here at Ogiame Primary School to mark the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary through Educational Rhapsody, our initiative to support learning and youth development in our host communities. Since 1956, the Nigerian Navy has been charged with defending Nigeria’s maritime domain. But our duty does not end at sea. For seven decades, we have also invested in nation-building through civil-military cooperation, because we know that a secure country needs an educated and disciplined next generation. Education is the strongest tool we have for national transformation.”
