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Today, we were delighted to receive Rear Admiral Mike Oamen, the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, in our office.

During our discussion, we informed our esteemed guest about the progress made towards establishing a naval base and dockyard in Ogun State. This initiative began when the former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, graciously acknowledged the importance of such a facility in our riverine areas. Following this, a committee comprising representatives of the Nigerian Navy and our state government was formed to identify suitable locations for the project.

After careful evaluation, a location in Ogun Waterside was selected, and we allocated a 100-hectare parcel of land for this purpose. We have since completed all formalities for the land allocation, waived fees and charges running into several billions of naira, and forwarded the Certificate of Occupancy to the Naval Headquarters.

Ogun State Completes Allocation of 100 Hectares for Naval Base and Dockyard

Governor @DapoAbiodunCON of @OGSG_Official announced the completion of the formalities for allocating 100 hectares of land in Ode-Omi, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, to the Nigerian Navy for the establishment of a Naval Base and Dockyard. The state waived all fees, amounting to several billions of naira, and forwarded the Certificate of Occupancy to the Naval Headquarters.

The announcement was made during a visit by Rear Admiral Mike Oamen, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, to the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun highlighted the strategic importance of the naval presence in securing Ogun’s riverine areas and supporting economic activities, including the Tongeji Island and Olokola Deep Sea Port, which have high prospects for oil production.

The Governor assured that access roads to the site would be ready by the end of the week in preparation for the groundbreaking ceremony. Rear Admiral Oamen commended the Governor’s support for security agencies and emphasized the Navy’s commitment to maintaining security in Ogun’s waterways and coastal areas.

supporting economic activities, including the Tongeji Island and Olokola Deep Sea Port, which have high prospects for oil production.

Abass07:
100 hectares of land is massive. I hope the affected people will be duly compensated.

Lithiumite:
I am confused,can a gov just single handedly give land to security agencies for bases and barracks and can security agencies just go anywhere they want to site themselves bases without approval from NASS.....beats me hollow really!!

naptu2:
Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON @DapoAbiodunCON

Today, we were delighted to receive Rear Admiral Mike Oamen, the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, in our office.

During our discussion, we informed our esteemed guest about the progress made towards establishing a naval base and dockyard in Ogun State. This initiative began when the former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, graciously acknowledged the importance of such a facility in our riverine areas. Following this, a committee comprising representatives of the Nigerian Navy and our state government was formed to identify suitable locations for the project.

After careful evaluation, a location in Ogun Waterside was selected, and we allocated a 100-hectare parcel of land for this purpose. We have since completed all formalities for the land allocation, waived fees and charges running into several billions of naira, and forwarded the Certificate of Occupancy to the Naval Headquarters.

https://x.com/DapoAbiodunCON/status/1881763303405302132?t=2yV6phmz4rpBpDyPChONew&s=19[/quote]100 hectares of land is huge and that could be prime agricultural land in Ogun Waterside. But then again the security of the waterways is paramount.

During the GEJ Presidency, Ijaw migrant bandits from especially Delta State according to Intel available became so bold while vandalizing pipelines in the creeks of Arepo in Ogun State while murdering, raping women during armed robbery ooerations, kidnapping people in Lagos and Ogun States (in Arepo, Isheri North, Ogun Waterside right into Ondo State) for heavy ransom. It was NOT until July of 2016 after the former President Muhammadu Buhari had been briefed about the many prominent people who had been kidnapped by those gangsters by Gov. Ambode of Lagos State and security agencies that Operation Awatse consisting of the land, sea, and Nigerian Air Force components bombarded the creeks of Arepo especially because that was the militant criminals' major camp. Over 100 of the vandals lost their lives in the targeted bombardments. After that episode, peace was finally restored for a couple of years.

helinues:
Here we go

There is already a naval base in Ogun state. At least I am aware of the one at at Adigbe

Lithiumite:
I am confused,can a gov just single handedly give land to security agencies for bases and barracks and can security agencies just go anywhere they want to site themselves bases without approval from NASS.....beats me hollow really!!

Lithiumite:
I am confused,can a gov just single handedly give land to security agencies for bases and barracks and can security agencies just go anywhere they want to site themselves bases without approval from NASS.....beats me hollow really!!

YeribanzaGoat:
Ogun State, land of skull mining and organ harvesting. Tueh!!!

blingxx:
Affect who ..have you been to ogun state ? We have too many lands wasting away here ,you don’t even need to travel far if you have pass agbara to atan you will know what I’m talking about