Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – On July 14, 2023, Rear Admiral Olusegun Ferreira, the Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) South South Operation DELTA SAFE, cordially greeted Rear Admiral Umar S Ayuba Chugali, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Central Naval Command.
Rear Admiral Umar S. Ayuba Chugali, FOC Central Naval Command, stressed during the meeting that his command is committed to helping the Joint Task Force achieve their shared goal of protecting vital national infrastructure for the country’s economic stability and ensuring the security of people and property in the Niger Delta. He made a point of emphasizing how crucial it was for them to work together to combat local crimes like pipeline damage and crude oil theft.
Rear Admiral Olusegun Ferreira, the Commander OPDS, promised the Command that the Joint Task Force and the naval command will continue to work together in response to the FOC’s comments. He emphasized their commitment to collaborating in order to successfully combat marine crimes in accordance with OPDS’s mandate.
The cooperation between numerous security agencies in the fight against crude oil theft, vandalism, and other illegal actions was praised by Rear Admiral Ferreira. He emphasized the significance of continuing this cooperative effort in order to achieve further outstanding results in tackling the difficulties encountered in the Niger Delta region.
The Commander JTF South South OPDS and the FOC Central Naval Command met, and this meeting underlined their shared commitment to securing the Niger Delta and safeguarding important national assets. The Joint Task Force and Central Naval Command are well-positioned to combat maritime crimes and other security concerns thanks to their ongoing synergy, which supports the region’s overall peace, stability, and prosperity.
