The Nigerian Navy has graduated 70 officers after a one year intensive training on military planning and theatre of war operations as the prosecution of the war against terrorism, maritime illegalities and militancy continues.
The graduation ceremony, which took place at Nigeria’s premier naval training school, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Quorra, Apapa, Lagos, saw 24 and 46 officers graduate from the Officers Long Course (OLC) and Sub Lieutenant Technical Course (STC).
During the course, the graduands were trained in Above Water Warfare (AWW), Under Water Warfare (UWW), Navigation and Direction (ND) and Communication and Information Technology (CIT).
Delivering his speech, the guest of honour, the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command, Rear Admiral Ifeola Mohammed, said the OLC and STC represents the pathway to professionalism in the navy.
Rear Admiral Mohammed disclosed that Modern day naval operations have become more complex and navies around the world are becoming even more sophisticated by the day.
“Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that dynamism in order to keep pace with modern day challenges and realities of naval operations.