Akwa Ibom Plans Naval Base To Secure Coastal Communities, Waterways

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to establish a naval base at Stubb Creek Forest Reserve to strengthen security along its coastline and protect waterways as it seeks to diversify its oil-dependent economy through the blue economy.
The Commissioner for Internal Security, General Koko Essien (retd.), disclosed this during the ongoing ministerial media briefing by ministries, departments and agencies at Government House, Uyo.
He explained that the proposed naval base would help secure waterways and creeks along the Gulf of Guinea corridor.
“Every community has needs. The government is planning a lot for Stubb Creek, but first will be the establishment of a naval base ...