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GOC 6 Div Pays Courtesy Visit to ENC
On Thursday, 17 September 2026, the General Officer Commanding (GOC),
6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General EI Okoro, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral CD Okehie.
The visit formed part of the GOC’s familiarization engagements following his assumption of command of 6 Division and provided an opportunity to strengthen the existing relationship between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy within the region.
During the engagement, the GOC commended the FOC for the support extended to Army formations in Calabar and its environs. He further assured the FOC that the Nigerian Army and its formations within the Calabar area would remain available to provide the necessary support whenever called upon, particularly in efforts to combat maritime criminalities within the region.
Responding, the FOC expressed appreciation to the GOC for the visit, noting that the fight against maritime crime requires the collective efforts of all relevant stakeholders. He emphasized that activities at sea and on land are closely interconnected, as incidents at sea may have their roots on land, while activities on land can equally have implications for maritime security. He therefore stressed the need for sustained information sharing to effectively address security challenges in the region.
The visit also featured an exchange of souvenirs as a mark of goodwill and in commemoration of the engagement.
In attendance were the Chief Staff Officer, ENC; the Commander, 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army; and senior officers from both Services.
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