In a show of unalloyed support to the military,Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has pledged to enhance the availability of facility for the Nigerian Navy by providing it with a new vessel. Saying that there cannot be any governance if there is no security.
Wike made the pledge Saturday following a courtesy visit by the New Chief of Naval Staff and his entourage, at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
Hesaid, “Our government will always partner with security agencies in the state. We have always worked together, I mean, the navy, airforce, army and police. We have collaborated robustly to tackle the security challenges in Rivers State.”
The state chief executive commended the navy for managing to contain all maritime security challenges in Rivers state despite its limited logistic resources.
He thereafter, pledged a gift of new shipping vessels to the navy, stressing that, the assistance to be given to the Nigerian Navy is not negotiable.
The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas thanked the governor for his support of the Nigerian Navy.
He noted that Rivers state had the second highest number of naval units in Nigeria, and this made it imperative to seek the support of Governor Wike’s administration.
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, said, “We have the manpower, but lack the necessary equipment such as shipping vessels and other logistic support to do our job more effectively”.