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CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF CONFERRED WITH NIGERIAN INSTITUE OF MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP, REAFFIRMS IMPORTANCE OF PEOPLE-CENTRED LEADERSHIP
History of the Nigerian Navy
The origin of the Nigerian Navy could be traced to the Marine Department of the Royal Navy established in 1887 as a quasi-military organization, which combined the duties of the present-day Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority and the Nigerian Navy. Elements of the Marine Department took part in military operations against the Germans in Cameroun during the First World War between 1914–1918. However, the colonial administration did not consider it necessary to establish a proper navy, as they believed that it was the duty of the Royal Navy to give naval protection to Nigeria. Also, the Marine Department was considered adequate to look after security of the ports and coastal approaches and provide harbour services for Royal Navy ships on West African patrols. This was the situation until the end of the Second World War in 1945.
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NIGERIAN NAVY EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND COMMENCES MAIDEN EXERCISE LITTORAL FURY
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NIGERIAN NAVY INDUCTS SSV KALI 3, DEEPENS PARTNERSHIP WITH SEEPCO TO PROTECT CRITICAL ENERGY ASSETS
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NIGERIAN NAVY, NDLEA DESTROY #301 BILLION WORTH OF ILLICIT DRUGS IN LAGOS
NN, BUK Strengthen Academic Partnership to Advance Logistics Training
The Nigerian Navy strengthened its academic partnership with Bayero University Kano (BUK) to advance logistics training and education for naval personnel. The visit was led by Commodore AA Madawaki, who presented a commemorative plaque to the BUK Vice-Chancellor as a symbol of the growing institutional collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and the university.
NN Leads Major Anti-Oil Theft Operation, Intercepts 3 Tankers
The Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), intercepted three vessels laden with suspected stolen crude oil valued at over N4.2 billion in Calabar. Commander Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo announced the breakthrough at a press briefing at NNS VICTORY jetty.
THE END OF AN ERA THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER REAR ADMIRAL IDI ABBAS TAKES OVER AS THE 23RD IDIGENOUS CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF
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Command Philosophy of the Chief of Naval staff
To Lead with unwavering intergrity and purposeful resolve; enforcing discipline, merit and accountability as the bed rock of professionalism, while Promoting Personnel welfare and inspiring a mission-ready force dedicated to excellence and service to the nation.
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Vision of the Chief of Naval Staff
To develop a modern, agile and professional naval force dedicated to securing Nigeria's maritime interests and advancing national security objectives in synergy with other security agencies.
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Mission Statement of the Chief of Naval Staff
To deploy a highly motivated and professional naval force capable of safeguarding Nigeria's maritime interests and contributing effectively to joint operations in defence of national sovereignty and maintenance of internal stability.