Nigerian Navy flags off Exercise Eagle Eye in Rivers Tuesday

Monday, December 4, 2017 8:54 pm

Nigerian Navy personnel on parade

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

The Nigerian Navy has announed that it will on Tuesday flag off a 3 – day sea exercise nicknamed “EAGLE EYE II” in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The exercise, according to Navy Captain Suleman Dahun, Acting Director of Information of Nigerian Navy would involve the deployment of several capital ships, naval helicopters and patrol boats.

Cpatain Dahun said in a statement issued on Monday that during the exercise, naval drills such as communication exercises, gunnery exercises, man overboard and ship manoeuvres amongst others will be conducted.

The objective of the exercise, according to him, is to assess the readiness and operational state of the NN Fleet and the capability of operation commands in the conduct of riverine and choke point operations.

“The exercise will also demonstrate to the public NN operational engagements and other efforts to address contemporary challenges within the maritime environment.

“It will also create an enabling environment for the sustenance of the desired level of hydrocarbon production, safety of shipping and other economic activities in the Niger Delta area and the Economic Exclusive Zone in support of national development.

“It is expected that at the end of the Exercise investors’ confidence on the security in the Nigerian maritime environment will be strengthened,” Captain Dahun said.