By Miriam Humbe
The Hydrographer of the Federation/Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrography Agency, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the
Director of Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement.
During the visit, Rear Admiral Fadahunsi expressed appreciation to the CNS for the continued support of the Agency.
He stated that upon assumption of office, he reviewed the operational activities of the National Hydrographic Agency and developed a strategic plan centred on manpower development as a critical enabler for the safety of navigation and the advancement of Nigeria’s blue economy.
The HOF noted that Nigerian Navy personnel constitute a significant percentage of the Agency’s workforce, reflecting the strong institutional relationship between the Agency
and the Service.
He noted that the Agency intends to increase female participation in
hydrography, in line with the International Hydrographic Organisation’s goal of
broader participation by women in hydrography.
In his remarks, the Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated Rear Admiral Fadahunsi on his appointment and expressed satisfaction with the strategic direction already introduced at the National Hydrographic Agency, urging him to build on the legacy of
his predecessor.
Vice Admiral Idi Abbas assured the Hydrographer of the Federation of continued support in the areas of manpower support and capacity development, noting that a
professionally trained hydrographic workforce remains central to Nigerian Navy operations.
The CNS also commended the National Hydrographic Agency for outstanding
hydrographic activities in Cross River and Imo States, which have gained it wide acclaim.
The Chief of the Naval Staff encouraged the Agency to strengthen local
capacity development by producing training charts for the Nigerian Defence Academy Naval Wing and Nigerian Navy Training Schools.
The engagement reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to strengthening
hydrographic capability as a strategic component of maritime governance, safe navigation, and national economic development.
