Centre hails Chief of Naval Staff, Ogalla for breakthrough in campaign against oil theft, arrests of criminals.
The Centre for African Liberation and Socioeconomic Rights (CALSER) has praised the Chief of Naval staff, Emmanuel Ogalla and the Nigerian Navy for achieving breakthroughs in its campaigns against oil theft and arrests of criminals in the country.
CALSER also hailed Navy for its increased vigilance.
The Centre, at a press conference, on Wednesday, in Abuja, also applauded the Navy for their efforts in curtailing oil theft and loss of critical economic assets.
In his address, the Executive Director, Dr Uzah Thomas, said the giant strides recorded by the Navy are due to the exceptional leadership of Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.
He said: “It would be recalled that upon assumption of office, the naval chief indeed hit the ground running by rejigging the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Navy to address the issues of crude oil theft and the safety of critical economic infrastructure on the country’s waterways.
“This much has been the case, and the gains recorded so far are tangible and far-reaching in addressing crude oil theft in the country. We wish to state that the Nigerian Navy has indeed risen to the occasion in maintaining a professionally competent and ethical naval force.
“This has translated to tangible gains in the war against crude oil theft, which hitherto assumed a dangerous dimension that resulted in severe economic losses to the country.
“The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socioeconomic Rights views the efforts of the Nigerian Navy as commendable in recent times. It further indicates purposeful leadership by the Chief of Naval Staff, who, upon assumption of office, ensured that the Nigerian Navy is re-positioned to deliver on its constitutional mandate to the country.
