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Fubara Decorates ADC, Camp Commandant With New Ranks
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, decorated his Aide De Camp (ADC), Mr. Iwuji Barnabas Iliya, with his new rank of Superintendent of Police.
The governor also decorated the Camp Commandant, Mr. Adonoja Simon Onoja, with his new rank as Superintendent of Police.
The brief ceremony that took place at the Government House, Port Harcourt, was witnessed by the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Olatunji Disu.
Speaking to newsmen after the ceremony, the State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, who congratulated the gallant and distinguished officers for their elevation, noted how exciting it was to be decorated with a new rank.
“The police authority must have seen them to be worthy of the new rank for all they have been doing as police officers; protection of lives and property, and most especially, for working and excelling in a place of esteem.
“The government has seen them worthy. The police authority has seen them worthy. So, that is why they have been promoted today”, he said.
Expressing his gratitude, the ADC to Governor Fubara, Mr. Iwuji Barnabas Iliya, said he was the most honoured and privileged individual in the Nigeria Police Force, having been blessed with such privilege to be promoted as a Superintendent of Police.
“And also, being privileged to be decorated by my Principal, the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in company of my wife and the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Olatunji Disu”, he added.
He particularly thanked the Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun and the Police Service Commission (PSC) for the honour done him, by rewarding his hard work and commitment with the promotion.
According to him, “I think, there is no amount of words that can express the level of gratitude this noble opportunity has accorded to me.”
On his part, the Camp Commandant of Government House, Mr. Adonoja Simon Onoja, said it was a great honour to be decorated with his new rank by Governor Fubara.
“I am grateful to the Inspector General of Police. I am also grateful to the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Mr Olatunji Disu, and most especially, His Excellency, the Governor of Rivers State for the privilege and honour given to me.
“I am equally eternally grateful to God Almighty for promoting me to the next rank. I am grateful. I cannot thank all those who made this success story possible enough. I am indebted to them. And I commit not to disappoint,” he said.
While Fubara and Mrs Jennifer Chidera Iwuji decorated the Aide De Camp, Mr Iwuji Barnabas Iliya; the Camp Commandant, Mr Adonoja Simon Onoja, was decorated by the Governor and the State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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