By Johnson Adebowale
The commander-general (CG) of the Nigerian Merchant Sail Navy (NMSN), Captain JohnLinus Okoronkwo, has commended officers, ratings and members of the NMSN for their good conduct, professionalism and dedication to service in the organization.
The CG recently made this remark at the national passing-out parade of batch 010MNF cadets at Oscar Marine Ship Base, Ogun State Command, which marked the first POP of the year. He also charged them to raise the bar in promoting the good image of the organization.
He said, “The reality on the ground suggests that we cannot rest on our oars. I take this opportunity to assure you that, in these tasks, we will continue to ensure an enabling environment.”
He appreciated the presence of the Divisional Policd Officr (DPO), Sango Divisional Area Command, Sango Ota, Ogun State, represented by SP Dapo Ojekunle, who gave a promise of working together with the NMSN.
“As officers, ratings and members of NMSN, you must take your duties seriously, as your progression will be based on your professional competence. It is imperative that you utilize all available opportunities to attain sound professional growth and eschew practices likely to earn you unpleasant measures,” Okoronkwo said.
Meanwhile, the commanding officer of Oscar Marine Ship Base, Commander Egwu Angel, the first female commandant, commended the newly inducted officers for their dedication, discipline and act of gallantry in safeguarding the lives and properties of people as one of the organisation’s objectives approved, certified and verified under the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja.
She said: “I commend you all for your part individually and collectively to the success of NMSN activities and operations. This has provided a secured environment for the peace loving people of Nigeria to celebrate.
“I appreciate your family members for their support and maintaining the home front, particularly when their spouses, father’s or parents are out answering the call to duty.”
Others present at the event included: Sail Navy Commander Zion Obimeze, Lagos State CO; Sail Navy Commander Prosper Nwachukwu, Anambra State CO; Sail Navy Commander Godwin Samuel, Akwa Ibom State CO; and the executives of Harmony Community Development Association, Ogun State.
Nigerian Merchant Sail Navy is a private marine security outfit, established and registered as a security body under the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, which operates under the laws of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.