The Nigerian government has acquired 10 new patrol gunboats to boost the operations of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the oil rich Niger Delta region.
Governor Chibuike Amaechi of southeast Rivers State said at the inauguration of the gunboat on Friday in Port-Harcourt that they would relieve the operational problems faced by JTF.
Amaechi said it was the desire of the government to bring the deplorable situation to an end as quickly as possible that had necessitated the ceremony.
According to him, the uniqueness and significance of the ceremony were tied to the fact that the occasion marked a milestone in enhancing internal security.
He expressed optimism that Nigeria could build its industries with local technology and create employment opportunities for the citizens.
Chief of Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin said security challenges facing the nation necessitated the acquisition of the best available equipment for the armed forces.
Petinrin said the funds used for the purchase of the boats were initially meant for repairs of unserviceable, imported patrol craft in the JTF holding.
He enjoined the JTF Commander to use the boats effectively by ensuring that they were manned by capable hands.
Source: CNTN
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