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The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral I Abbas AM on Thur 12 Nov 26 commissioned several infrastructural projects at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, Rivers State, and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 75-man Ratings Accommodation Facility. The CNS was represented at the event by the FOC, R Adm CD Okehie.
The projects commissioned include the remodelled Administrative Block, newly constructed Vehicular Car Park, 105-metre Access Road, remodelled FOB Bonny Coconut Jetty Guard Post, Automatic Rolling Gate and Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) Parking Lot. The projects were executed to enhance the operational working environment, improve administrative efficiency, strengthen security and promote personnel welfare within the Base.
The event also included the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 75-man Ratings Accommodation Facility, which is expected to address existing accommodation challenges and improve the living conditions of personnel serving in the Base. The projects reflect the Nigerian Navy’s continued commitment to infrastructural development, operational readiness and personnel welfare.
In his welcome remarks, the CO FOB Bonny Capt SMC Umeh, expressed profound appreciation to the CNS for his strategic leadership and commitment to infrastructural development and personnel welfare. He equally acknowledged the FOC for his leadership, guidance and institutional support, which contributed significantly to the successful completion of the projects. He noted that the projects represent important milestones in the Base’s collective efforts to improve the working environment, strengthen operational capacity and provide requisite infrastructure in support of the Command’s strategic objectives.
In his remarks, the FOC representing the CNS, commended the CO FOB Bonny for achieving the significant infrastructural milestone within a relatively short period. He also appreciated the officers, ratings and civilian staff of the Base for their dedication, commitment and support towards the successful execution of the projects.
The FOC further noted that the completed projects would significantly enhance personnel welfare, improve security, strengthen operational effectiveness and project a positive image of the Nigerian Navy. He further emphasised the importance of teamwork, collective responsibility and prudent utilisation of resources in achieving organisational objectives.
The commissioning and groundbreaking ceremonies were successfully conducted and concluded at about 1430.
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