By Tola Gbadamosi
The Chief of the Naval Staff, CNS, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), has begun a two-day working visit to Nigerian Navy units in Cross River State to assess operational readiness and infrastructure development of the Eastern Naval Command.
The CNS arrived at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, where he was received by the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie
In a statement, the Nigerian Navy said Vice Admiral Abbas proceeded to the Nigerian Navy Barracks, Atimbo, where he commissioned two newly constructed 12-by-1 Junior Rate Accommodation Blocks, designated Blocks A and B.
The Navy noted that the commissioning underscores its commitment to improving personnel welfare through enhanced residential infrastructure.
The CNS also inspected ongoing projects across the command, including facilities at the Nigerian Navy Barracks, Akim; 1006 Navy Barracks; Nigerian Navy Hotels and Suites; and the permanent site of the Naval War College Nigeria
Further inspections were conducted at the Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command, where the Command Operations Officer, Rear Admiral C. E. Orji, briefed the CNS.
At the Naval War College Nigeria, the Commandant, Rear Admiral Adams Muye, also presented an operational brief.
Moreover, Vice Admiral Abbas visited the Nigerian Navy Ship VICTORY, where the Commander, Commodore Ajomabi Oride, gave a briefing, as well as the Fleet Support Group, where the Commander, Commodore Emeka Chinaka, made a detailed presentation.
The naval chief inspected all naval ships berthed at the NNS VICTORY Jetty.
The tour afforded the CNS an on-the-spot assessment of infrastructure development, fleet disposition and overall operational readiness within the Eastern Naval Command.
The visit continues on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
