Senator Daniel Commends Gov. Abiodun For Issuance Of C of O For Naval Base In Ogun
ABEOKUTA- The Chairman, Senate Committee on Nigerian Navy, Senator Gbenga Daniel has appreciated governor Dapo Abiodun on the issuance and presentation of the Certificate of Occupancy for the Navy Forward Operational Base in Abigi, Ogun Waterside Local Government.
Senator Daniel in a statement through his Media Aide, Steve Oliyide said the gesture of the governor would enable construction work to start on the site in earnest, adding that the sum of N2 billion naira has been captured for the project in 2024 Appropriation through the support of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“As you are aware, the present site was donated by the Community through the traditional rulers in the town several years ago for the Navy Hydrographic purposes but where not much activities actually took place”
“My emergence as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy provided the needed opportunity to once again kickstart the project with an expanded dimension”
” Of particular mention in terms of support and encouragement on this project is His Royal Majesty, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba S.K. Adetona whose untiring calls and interventions are of significance”
Senator Daniel acknowledged and appreciated the immense contributions of the various traditional rulers in Ogun Waterside, Ojotumoro of Abigi, Osobia of Makun, and a host of others for the project.
The Chairman, of the Senate Committee, Nigerian Navy, while commending the untiring efforts of President Bola Tinubu aimed at securing the nation’s territorial waters and without whose support, this project will not materialize, said the fears and anxieties of people in the area about a possible loss of this project to any other states or locations has finally been rested.
” The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, and his entire team in the Navy have proven to be great compatriots on this journey. They have demonstrated great courage in safeguarding the nation’s maritime assets and exhibiting unparalleled partnership on this project”
“Once again, Kindly accept assurances of my highest esteem” he concludes
