16 June 2019
The outgoing Commandant of the Naval War College Nigeria, Rear Admr. Thaddeus Udofia has asserted that Nigeria needs the support of the military in proffering solutions to the myriads of security and development challenges its facing with a view to overcoming them in the 21st century.
Udofia who made the assertion during his pulling out ceremony at the NNS Victory Parade ground in Calabar on Friday said he was convinced that the establishment of the Naval War College will help Nigeria overcome all forms of security and developmental challenges.
His words: “Note that Nigeria will continue to depend on the Armed Forces to proffer solutions to the myriads of security and developmental challenges of the 21st century. In this respect, I am convinced that the establishment of the Naval War College Nigeria will help in the realization of this.
“This is more so as the College is designed to equip individual who will be participating in its diverse causes with the skills to address the hydra headed challenges.
“Be reminded that although the College is still in its nascent stage, the uniqueness of the contemporary and emergent challenges to Nigerian Navy operations could hasten its maturity to influence policies, decision at the Naval Headquarters,” he stated.
On his part, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Ibok Ekwe Ibas said the aim and intentions of establishing the College was gradually paying off as participants are contributing immensely to efficient delivery in operations and more.
Ibas represented by, Rear Admr. Begroy Ibe-Enwo, Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters said the College was all about innovation as there have been a lot of contributions based on their observations.
He said : “We have noticed a lot of improvement, the College is making a lot of impact because there are innovation and improvement in terms of our operational strategies and so on. The few that have been trained are really making gainful contribution in efficient delivery is our operations,” he said.