Idi Abass takes over as new naval chief, vows to tackle maritime crimes, strengthen fleet capacity
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Summary: The new naval chief acknowledged the prevailing threats to Nigeria’s maritime environment, including crude oil theft, sea robbery, illegal bunkering, and drug trafficking, pledging to confront them decisively.
Idi Abbas, a vice admiral, has formally assumed office as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), succeeding Emmanuel Ogalla, who retired after 34 years of service to the nation.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Abbas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 24 October as part of a sudden reshuffling of military hierarchy weeks after an alleged attempted coup plot was uncovered.
The brief handover ceremony held at the Naval Headquarters
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