By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter
OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has allocated 100 hectares of land to the Nigerian Navy for the establishment of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the state.
This development aims to bolster security and protect key investments in the region.
Governor Abiodun made this announcement during a visit to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, at his office in Abuja.
The FOB will be located in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area and will play a critical role in safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, particularly around Tongeji Island.
The governor emphasized the importance of the naval facility, noting that it will secure strategic investments, including the proposed OK LNG project by NNPC Limited and the Olokola Deep Sea Port.
He highlighted Ogun State’s longstanding collaboration with national security agencies, contributing to its reputation as one of the most secure and peaceful states in Nigeria.
Vice Admiral Ogalla, in response, expressed his appreciation for the governor’s support.
He confirmed that construction of the base will commence immediately, as it is included in the 2024 budget.
Despite inheriting the project, Ogalla recognized its significance and has fully embraced it since taking office.
