The Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umaru Zulum has thanked the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla for the excellent work being done by personnel of Naval Base Lake Chad in the Baga-Lake Chad axis of Bornu.
Governor Zulum thanked the Naval Chief when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla on Thursday 10 April 2025, at Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
Governor Zulum stated that there was a lot more to do for unhindered movement through the water-ways from Baga-Tchad to continue smoothly.He concluded by stating that the visit underscores his unflinching commitment to the security of lives and property of all Bornu citizens and pledged to continue supporting the NN via Naval Base Lake Chad to fulfill his resolve.
In response, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla thanked His Excellency for the auspicious visit. He also thanked the distinguished members of the National Assembly who accompanied the Governor, for their presence.
The CNS went on to assure the Governor that the NN was undeterred in its commitment to fulfill its constitutional mandate of protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity especially in the Lake Chad region.
He explained that many operational and tactical measures were underway to increase the effectiveness of Naval Base Lake Chad and assured His Excellency that efforts were being redoubled to secure the general Baga- Lake Chad axis.
SpyeTV News reports that the Governor was accompanied by Distinguished Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume- Borno South, Distinguished Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno- Borno North? Distinguished Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (SAN)- Borno Central, Honourable Engineer Bukar Talba (FNSE)- Member House of Representatives (Monguno/Marte/Nganzai), and Professor Usman Tar- Honorable Commisioner of Information and Internal Security.