Navy decorates NNS Commander, Dewu, for gallantry

The commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS), Warri, Delta State, Commodore Ibrahim Dewu, has been decorated with the rank of a two-star general, Rear Admiral of the Nigerian Navy.

This is coming one month after the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas announced the promotion of officers from the rank of Commodore to Rear Admiral.

The Commander, NNS Delta, was rated as standing out and for his gallantry in reducing crude oil theft in the Delta territorial waters as well as handing arrested vessels and suspects to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The decoration ceremony was conducted on Monday in Yenagoa by the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Rear Admiral Saidu Garba.

ALSO READ: Buhari urges state governments to improve access to quality education

Rear Admiral Dewu was flanked by his wife and daughter while being decorated with his new rank amid cheers from officers.

In his speech, the FOC, Rear Admiral Garba, urged the new officer to rededicate himself to service, while the Air Officer Commanding the Nigerian Air Force Mobility Command in Yenagoa described Rear Admiral Dewu as an asset to the Nigerian Navy.

Responding, the recipient, Rear Admiral Dewu, promised to confront the new challenges his new rank brings in defending the territorial waters of the country.

It will be recalled that NNS Delta Commander is reputed among the rank and file for introducing environmental friendly swamp buggies to destroy illegal refineries.

The gallant officer, who now appears the longest-serving commander at NNS Delta before his recent elevation, also exhibited astute professionalism in the fight against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in his Area of Operation.