Minister of defence charges the Navy to protect the nation's economy
Minister of Defence, Major General BASHIR SALIHI MAGASHI retired, has called on the Nigerian Navy to counter Maritime terrorism and protect the nation’s critical economic infrastructure against sabotage.
MAGASHI noted that apart from combating insurgency, Nigeria’s Maritime area need to be rid of all forms of criminality.
He therefore charged the Nigerian Navy to redouble its efforts in the discharge of its duties, adding that the Navy’s operational environment is fraught with challenges.
MAGASHI who made the call during the decoration of newly promoted flag officers, assured that his ministry will continue to support the Nigerian Navy and the entire Armed Forces to succeed.
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