Abuja, Nigeria – Vice Admiral Idi Abass don take di mantle as di 23rd indigenous head of di Nigerian Navy, and e don promise say di maritime security go strong well well under im watch. Speaking during di formal handover wey happen on November 10, 2025, Abass showered praise on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for di confidence wey im get for am. Na wah! E no be easy to carry di heavy crown!
“I go carry dis responsibility with honor and humility, and I sabi say di task wey dey ahead no be small wahala. I dey ready to uphold di proud traditions wey define our Navy,” e talk, no shaking!
Abass no forget to give shout-out to im predecessors, especially im immediate predecessor, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla wey e describe as visionary leader wey don strengthen di Navy’s operational framework. Na true talk, because wetin we fit see no be beans!
Nevertheless, e con talk say Naija maritime environment get plenty threats like crude oil theft, sea robbery, illegal bunkering, unregulated fishing, and drug trafficking, wey dey undermine our national security and economy. E fit sound like film, but abeg, these issues dey real!
To tackle dis matter, Abass don lay out strategic plans wey go include fleet renewal, better use of technology, and intensive training for di personnel. E promise say di welfare of di officers go remain top priority, and dem go work with sister services and international partners to take tight any maritime wahala.
“Under my watch, di Nigerian Navy go remain professional and accountable. We go make sure our waters dey safe for national prosperity,” im assure. Na dat kind talk wey dey make paddy dem dey feel proud! E also urge all naval personnel to rededicate themselves to duty: “With unity, discipline and support from di Commander-in-Chief, we go sail toward a more glorious future.” Chai! Na motivational speech be dat!
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