Maritime University in Niger Delta to Commence Academic Activities Soon - Naval Chief

Formal education in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria is set to be strengthened with the announcement of the commencement of academic work in the maritime university.

 

The naval Maritime University in Ibuza, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta is set to be opened for academic works, according to an announcement made by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice-Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas on Tuesday, 28th of June, 2016.

 

He revealed this cogent information when he visited the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta in Warri yesterday. He concluded that the licensing of the educational institute is close to completion.

 

The proposed university which has been completed structurally was initially planned to be a Navy College before a U-turn was made. The university was established in order to close academic gap which had necessitated the Nigerian Navy sending its personnel abroad to acquire some special skills.

 

In the words of Vice-Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas;

"The moment the Federal Executive Council (FEC) grants the approval to commence operations, the university will start academic activities.

“It is true that the Navy is in the process of obtaining the necessary clearance to have it converted to a university that will serve the navy as well as members of the public.

“You will recall that the Navy undertakes a lot of its courses abroad in some civil institutions.

”So what the Navy has done is to go into partnership with some foreign partners who will assist us in establishing a school that will cater for the needs of the Navy in some areas we are currently deficient.

“The process of getting the university licence is still on-going, we are contacting all the relevant agencies of government for approval,” he said.
Ibas also attributed the relative peace in the Niger Delta region in respect of insurgency to the dialogue approach adopted by various organs of the government.

”You will recall that different organs of government have been dialoguing with the militants concerned, while the military maintains its posture of ensuring that militant activities are curtailed.

”For us as the Navy, in peace and war times, our duty is to ensure we police the general maritime areas and ensure that legitimate business thrives,” he said. (NAN)