Delta State Government, yesterday, presented Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for 3,747 hectares of land to the Nigerian Navy, for its forward operation base in Escravos, Warri Southwest Local Council of the state.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori made the presentation to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, and his delegation at the Government House, Asaba.
Speaking during the visit, Oborevwori commended the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies for their support and cooperation to the government and people of the state.
He noted that there is relative peace in the state, especially in the waterways, because of efforts of security agencies, assuring that his administration would continue to partner them for the development of the state.
Oborevwori said: “The Navy is very key to us in Delta State, especially in our water ways. Since I came in about seven months ago, it has been wonderful in terms of waterways security. We have a very good naval team in the state.
“A lot has been going on, and we are very happy with the operations of the Navy here in Delta, unlike other states. You have improved a lot, but we still ask for more, because security can never be hundred per cent.”
Earlier, Vice Admiral Ogalla thanked the governor, the government and people of Delta for their support to the Navy, assuring that it would continue to ensure security of the nation’s oil assets for optimum production.