www.odogwublog.com reports that Anambra State Government will this year, partner the
Nigerian Navy to chart the State waterways with a view to achieving its vision
for water transportation in the state.
Governor Willie Obiano disclosed this after a breakfast
meeting with the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command of the Nigerian
Navy, Rear Admiral Saleh Usman.
Speaking to newsmen at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia, after
the close-door meeting, Governor Obiano revealed that they had fruitful
deliberations which centered mainly on sustaining the various areas of
partnership between the State and the Nigerian Navy.
Some of the partnership areas he identified include
improving security especially along the waterways, construction works and
boosting water transportation.
The Governor noted that under the state's vision to commence
water transportation on a larger scale this year, his administration targets to
develop thirteen creeks across the river-rine communities of the state, to make
for easy movement of vessels and goods, adding that the Nigerian Navy has a
major role in ensuring that government's intentions are made good.
In his remarks, Rear Admiral Usman, explained that since he
assumed office, it became imperative to visit the Governor and familiarize
himself with their operations in the State which he observed, have been smooth
because of the overwhelming support the Governor has availed the Force
stressing that the Nigerian Navy deemed it necessary to establish a base in
Anambra because of the numerous prospects water transportation holds for
business and commercial activities as well as for Internally Generated Revenue
for the state.
He congratulated Governor Obiano for winning re-election
with a resounding victory and attributed it to the fact that the people are
happy with his leadership, promising that under his command, the Navy will
deepen cooperation with the State.
Anambra Government Partners Nigerian Navy in Water Transportation
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