Central Naval Command Deepens Oil Sector Alliance to Secure Maritime Economy, Boost Output to 2.5mbpd
The Central Naval Command has intensified its strategic engagements with key maritime players, following back-to-back sessions aimed at securing Nigeria’s blue economy and hitting national production targets.
The Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim hosted a high-level meeting with maritime stakeholders and industry partners on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. This followed a similar robust engagement held on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, with major Oil Exploration Companies. Both sessions were characterized by intense, productive discussions on neutralizing threats to Nigeria’s economic heartbeat.
A major highlight of the Tuesday meeting with oil executives was the collective resolve to meet the Federal Government’s production goals. Stakeholders and the Navy concluded the session with a strong assurance that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mandate of 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) is “doable and achievable” if all parties synchronize their efforts toward eliminating crude oil theft and operational disruptions.
Addressing the gathering during his maiden meeting with maritime partners on Wednesday, Rear Admiral Ibrahim, emphasized that the Navy’s primary role is to create an enabling environment for such national targets to be met.
”Maritime security is a collective responsibility,” Rear Admiral Ibrahim stated. “Sustainable outcomes can only be achieved through close collaboration and mutual understanding between the Nigerian Navy and you, our industry partners whose assets, personnel, and investments we protect.”
The FOC further assured the stakeholders of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas’ continuous support and unwavering dedication to the Command’s mission. He noted that the CNS remains committed to providing the necessary platforms and strategic leadership required to optimize security deployments across the Central Naval Command Area of Responsibility.
The dual engagements provided a platform to review the evolving security landscape and assess emerging threats. Rear Admiral Ibrahim encouraged “frank and constructive engagement,” noting that the feedback from industry partners is vital for improving the Navy’s service delivery and operational effectiveness.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to a “synergy of purpose,” with stakeholders expressing confidence that with the current trajectory of Naval leadership and inter-agency cooperation, the nation’s maritime economic goals are within reach.
