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Navy Chief: Electricity Essentials Driver Of Socio-Economic Development
Navy Chief: Electricity Essentials Driver Of Socio-Economic Development
The Navy chief Idi Abbas says electricity is an essential driver of socio-economic development, given its relevance to education and security in the country.
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Mr Abbas said this during the inauguration of a Rural Electrification Project (5000KVA electricity transformer) at Ikot Edeghe community in Mkpat Enin council area of Akwa Ibom on Tuesday.
Mr Abbas said that restoring electricity to the Ikot Edeghe community would undoubtedly improve the quality of life of the residents and contribute meaningfully to the development of the community.
“The project will support education, stimulate commerce, enhance security and create opportunities for growth,” Mr Abbas stated.
He explained that the navy under his leadership remained committed to strengthening civil-military cooperation and supporting initiatives that promoted national development and social cohesion.
Mr Abbas explained that the country’s security and prosperity were strengthened through meaningful development.
“This understanding continues to buoy the Nigerian Navy’s civil-military cooperation efforts and the CNS Special Intervention Quick Impact Project (SIQIP) scheme, which seeks to address critical community needs while fostering a stronger bond between the armed forces and the people,” he added.
He restated that his vision, dedication and commitment to community development were clearly reflected in the successful execution of the project through this noble initiative.
He commended the facilitator, Etop Ebe, director of the Maritime Bureau, for identifying his community and utilising the opportunity and funds provided under the CNS (SIQIP) scheme to bring massive relief to the people of Ikot Edeghe.
“He has demonstrated that leadership is most meaningful when it positively impacts the lives of others,” Mr Abbas said.
The navy chief added that the navy would continue to partner with communities across the country in ways that foster peace, security and progress. He urged the beneficiaries to protect and maintain the project to ensure its sustainability for future generations.
Mr Ebe said the inauguration of the CNS (SIQIP) marked another significant milestone in the navy’s commitment to strengthening civil-military relations and supporting national development through sustainable community-focused initiatives.
He also said the project was expected to improve the socio-economic well-being of the Ikot Edeghe community by restoring electricity, enhancing security, promoting economic activities and improving the overall quality of life in line with the federal government’s renewed hope agenda.
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The project facilitator said that the village had been plagued by a lack of power supply occasioned by vandalism, theft, degraded power transformers, distribution lines and associated facilities.
“For almost 10 years, this unwholesome situation has contributed to disillusionment of the youths and also hampered job creation,” he said.
He explained that the detailed project plan was conceptualised and proposed to the navy in February with a completion period of four months.
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FOC Western NAVAL Command Reaffirms Partnership With Nigerian Ports Authority
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to enhance port security and support efficient maritime trade.
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Rear Admiral Mustapha stated this during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, at the Authority’s Headquarters in Marina, Lagos, on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
The FOC explained that the visit was aimed at consolidating the longstanding collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and the NPA in promoting a secure maritime environment and efficient port operations. He conveyed the appreciation of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, for the Authority’s strategic role in advancing the nation’s Blue Economy and economic development.
He highlighted the Nigerian Navy’s sustained efforts in enhancing maritime security through surveillance capabilities and operational deployments, assuring the NPA of the Western Naval Command’s continued support in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain.
Responding, Dr Dantsoho commended the Nigerian Navy for its vital role in securing the nation’s waterways and facilitating port operations. He called for sustained collaboration and increased operational support to further strengthen port security and improve trade facilitation.
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The visit concluded with an exchange of souvenirs and a group photograph, reaffirming the shared commitment of both organisations to enhancing maritime security, efficient port operations and national economic prosperity.
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EFCC Hands Over Recovery N42 Million To Businessman
The Ag Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad on Wednesday July 29, 2026 handed over a bank draft of N42 million to Ebesunun Mathew Edonojie, being the sum recovered by operatives of the Commission from fraudsters that defrauded him.
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Edonojie, a businessman dealing in cement had in 2022 petitioned the Commission that one Ogiemwonyi Godwin defrauded him of N175,392, 000. The petitioner stated that he transferred the sum of N350,784, 000 to Godwin for the supply of 116 trucks of cement but that he was supplied with 58 trucks leaving a balance of 58 trucks which amounted to N175,392,000.
During investigation, operatives discovered that Godwin transferred N280 million to Dangote Cement Company but diverted the balance of N70 million for his personal use and supplied 58 trucks leaving a balance of 58 trucks of cement.
The suspect became inaccessible and unreachable but through the consistent effort of operatives of the Commission, the Commission recovered N116,000,000 which was previously handed over to Edonojie before recovery of additional N42,000, 000
Receiving the draft, Edonojie expressed deep gratitude to the Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, the Ag Zonal Director, Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad and the entire staff of EFCC at the Directorate for the wonderful work. Edonojie said he lost hope completely about ever recovering the money as the suspect became inaccessible. “I lost hope completely. I did not even believe that I could recover the money as the man (suspect) was nowhere to be found.
I am more than grateful to the EFCC, the Chairman, the Zonal Director and the entire EFCC, for the good work they are doing. It is only God that can reward you all. EFCC has become my saving grace and I am going to tell everybody how the EFCC saved me. I could not sleep because I borrowed the money. EFCC has wiped away my tears.” he said.
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Presenting the draft, the Ag Zonal Director, assured that the Commission will continue to discharge its duties professionally to ensure justice for all.
“We will continue to discharge our duties professionally and responsibly by ensuring that fraudulent people do not get away with their crime and that innocent people do not suffer unjustly.”
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EFCC Disclaim, Says “Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus Not Wanted”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to disclaim a WANTED publication made by a certain Abdullahi Saidu Shugaba on his Facebook account: Zamfara State Media Forum, that Hamza Musa Mai Bulawus was declared WANTED by the Commission.
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The Commission has no case with Bulawus and he is not on its WANTED List. Any publication to the contrary is fictitious and contrived. The public is enjoined to ignore it.
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Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
July 29, 2026
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