The need to safeguard the waterways in order to boost the fishing business has once again been brought to the front burner.
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla says the navy will not take the sector for granted in guaranteeing the safety during an event in Lagos.
Representatives of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Lagos State government, Akwa ibom state government and their host, the chief of the naval staff arriving at the venue.
Its the official handover of 6 Glass Reinforced Plastic Riverine Boats to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The boats were manufactured by the Naval Dockyard Limited.
The stakeholders here say the boats will impact their communities positively.
In his address, the chief of the naval staff says the production of the boats for the Ministry demonstrates the commitment to promoting food and environmental security in Nigeria.
Here is the main graving dock for handing over ceremony, This construction is another way of saving the country from capital flight
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