Navy Alerts On Job Portal Hacking, Insists Recruitment Free
The Nigerian naval headquarters in Abuja has decried the activities of internet fraudsters, who have allegedly taken over its online recruitment portal, collecting money from unsuspecting, innocent Nigerians to purportedly help them join the Nigerian Navy.
In a warning notice signed by Commodore Suleman Dahun, head, public affairs, it said: “For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian Navy does not charge money for enlistment and recruitment processes.
“Furthermore, the Navy has not delegated or directed anyone/organisation to collect money on its behalf for any enlistment/recruitment exercises. Members of the public are strongly warned to desist from patronising fraudsters.”
Dahun also disclosed that history was made recently in Les Sables d’Olonne, France with the launch of the first-ever purpose-built hydrographic survey vessel by the Nigerian Navy.
The chief of the naval staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who spoke at the event, through a representative, Rear Admiral Abraham Adaji, said the new vessel was conceived as a replacement for the Nigerian Navy survey vessel, NNS LANA which was decommissioned 10 years ago.
According to the CNS, the launch was of great significance as it marked a giant stride in the efforts towards actualising the dreams of restoring and enhancing the Nigerian Navy’s survey capability.
He also emphasised that surveying and charting plays crucial role in ensuring safe navigation as well as delivery of maritime security, hence the new vessel will not only enhance the safety of Nigeria’s maritime environment but also serve as a critical component of deployment of naval power for enhanced maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
Earlier, Mr. Fabrice Weinbach, representing Mr. Roland Joassard, the CEO of OCEA, said the “LANA” was the result of the excellent cooperation between the Nigerian Navy and OCEA teams. He remarked that the new ship demonstrates the willingness of Nigeria to improve the knowledge of the country’s waters with a sea worthy platform and up-to-date equipment.
Weinbach also added that the OCEA and Nigerian Navy relations will be strengthened through the supply of integrated logistic support services, including training, to maintain the operational readiness of the crew, the ship “LANA” and her equipment and systems, and the on-site technical assistance.
Also speaking at the occasion, Nigeria’s ambassador to France, Mrs. Modupe Enitan Irele, highlighted the significance of the ceremony saying it was a manifestation of good Nigeria-French relations. Construction of the new vessel started in 2018 and it is scheduled to join the NN fleet in 2021.
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