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Navy Commences Construction Of Multi-billion Naira Base In Anambra by airclipse(m): 8:47am On Oct 20, 2013
Hi guys!! I'm nσт sure where тσ put this, as I could nσт determine whether it's an investment or politics............

Construction of a new naval base expected to
gulp N1.2 billion has begun at the riverside
community of Odekpe in Ogbaru local
government area of Anambra State. The site
is about seven kilometers from the Onitsha
Port commissioned last year by President
Goodluck Jonathan.
At the ground-breaking ceremony of the
project, Governor Peter Obi presented a
cheque for N200 million to the Nigerian Navy
to expedite work on the site.
Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Joseph
Ezeoba, who performed the ceremony with
Governor Obi, said the concept of establishing
the base in 2010 was borne out of the
necessity to ensure protection of lives and
property and to secure the nation’s inland
waterways around the commercial city of
Onitsha.
He said: “When the President commissioned
the Onitsha Port in August 2012, we realized
that we needed a more comprehensive
security apparatus to take care of the
expectant security challenges.
“With the presence of the Onitsha Port, it is
obvious that the scope of economic activities
of Anambra State would expand with the
prospect of greater employment opportunities
and improved economic fortunes for the state.
These expectations could be thwarted if the
socio-economic environment of the area is not
properly secured.”
According to him, naval operations in the area
have begun in full force, adding that some
criminal elements whose activities undermine
peace and security were recently arrested,
while some vessels used in carrying out illegal
activities along the waterways were
impounded.
The Chief of Naval Staff, who observed what
he described as the outstanding performance
of Governor Obi in advancing the growth and
development of the state and country,
commended him for appreciating the
fundamental role of the Navy in protecting the
waterways and supporting a permanent
structure that would enable Naval personnel
carry out their responsibilities effectively.

Re: Navy Commences Construction Of Multi-billion Naira Base In Anambra by Lobolintin(m): 9:07am On Oct 20, 2013
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Re: Navy Commences Construction Of Multi-billion Naira Base In Anambra by phil5(m): 10:14am On Oct 20, 2013
Anambra agaei wiwwi
Re: Navy Commences Construction Of Multi-billion Naira Base In Anambra by phil5(m): 10:14am On Oct 20, 2013
Anambra aga ei wiwwi
Re: Navy Commences Construction Of Multi-billion Naira Base In Anambra by eaglechild: 1:51pm On Oct 20, 2013
GEJ till we 2019
Hope some peeps won't start shouting for Ezeoba to resign for purchasing bullet proof ship.

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