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The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Olooye Gboyega Adegoke, on Monday said the party would leave no stone unturned to ensure that it wins the next governorship election in the state.

He also said he would ensure proper oversight of local governments in the state to make them deliver optimally at the grassroots.

Adegoke said this while inaugurating the Solutions Campaign Council for the election at the party’s campaign office in Oke-Ado, Ibadan.

According to him, the party is approaching the next governorship election with the main objective of winning and would be ready to put in place the necessary machinery to aid its victory.

He said the ADC is a formidable party with structures across the 351 wards in the state, adding that the party was never a pushover in the quest for the Agodi Government House.

The governorship candidate explained that the campaign council, led by Hon. Tayo Kesha, is expected to work with various stakeholders at different levels, asking members to accommodate those necessary for the task ahead.

The Ibadan traditional chief also clarified the issues surrounding his candidacy, saying that he is the authentic governorship candidate of the party in Oyo State.

He also explained that efforts were underway to resolve the internal wrangling in the party, saying he had met with the leadership of the other faction led by Hon. Yinka Olona and expressing confidence that the reconciliation would be fruitful.

Speaking about some of his plans for the state if elected, Adegoke said he would wage a complete war against poverty among the people of the state through the implementation of various sustainable programmes.

He said sectors such as agriculture, education and industrialisation would be given adequate attention to create jobs for the teeming youth of the state.

He also spoke about plans to establish a solar farm in the Oke-Ogun area of the state to provide constant electricity and catalyse economic development in the area.

Adegoke, however, said he would embark on federal constituency thank-you visits to further spread the gospel of the ADC across the state.

The Director-General of the campaign council, however, said it would work with relevant stakeholders and executive committees at the local government level to achieve the objectives of the party.

He reiterated that the names of all candidates who emerged from the party’s primaries had been uploaded on the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), with Adegoke as the validly nominated candidate of the party in Oyo State.

NIGERIA is intensifying efforts to strengthen its indigenous defence industry with plans to establish local production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems and other specialised military equipment.

The initiative is being driven by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G (DICON-D7G), in partnership with Eagles International for Defence Systems, for the purpose of increasing technology transfer, expanding domestic manufacturing capacity and reducing the country’s dependence on imported military hardware.

Chief Executive Officer of DICON-D7G, Mr Osman Chennar, disclosed this in a statement, following a two-day tour of factories and military production facilities in Cairo, by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and his delegation.

Chennar said the partnership would create more than 200 jobs, while also providing employment opportunities for about 100 retired military personnel.

He said: ‘The partnership is expected to create employment for over 200 workers, in addition to providing opportunities for approximately 100 retired military personnel.’

According to him, the arrangement will facilitate the transfer of advanced defence technologies to Nigeria and enable the country to manufacture a wider range of military platforms for its armed forces and potentially other African countries.

Among the platforms targeted under the partnership are the Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle BR6, Armoured Personnel Carrier cabin, 120mm manual mortar launcher cabin, medical evacuation and ambulance cabins.

Others include the MRAP-Buffalo U.10 and M.12 armoured vehicles, MRAP-Buffalo F-4, Rhino Guard GXR anti-drone and RPG-protected vehicle, APC Moon PT6, GXR Phantom light vehicle and BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

Chennar said the development is part of a broader strategy to build a sustainable Nigerian defence manufacturing ecosystem capable of designing, assembling and producing military equipment locally.

Tributes and goodwill messages have continued to pour in for the Managing Director of Westfield Global Construction Limited, Alhaji Abdulwasiu Adebisi, as he marked his birthday on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Adebisi, a renowned architect, contractor, businessman and philanthropist from Oyo, Oyo State, was celebrated by family, friends, associates and prominent Nigerians for his contributions to business, community development and humanitarian causes.

The celebrant was widely described by well-wishers as a symbol of the ‘milk of human kindness,’ with tributes highlighting his impact on education, youth empowerment, infrastructure development and community welfare.

Leading the tributes was His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, who was said to have continued to inspire leaders such as Adebisi who are committed to service and unity in Yorubaland.

Former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, commended Adebisi for ‘building not just structures, but people,’ noting that his contributions to scholarships, mosque projects and youth empowerment reflected the progressive ideals of Oyo State.

Also celebrating the businessman, Senator Yunus Akintunde, in a message shared on his verified social media handle, described Adebisi as a dependable friend and a man of good character.

‘On this special day, I celebrate you not just as a brother, but as a dependable friend, a man of good character and someone whose friendship I deeply value.’

Akintunde added: ‘May Almighty Allah continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, peace and abundant prosperity. May He grant you many more fruitful years and continue to guide your steps in all your endeavours. Happy Birthday, May this new year of your life bring you greater joy, success, and fulfilment.’

Another senator, Sharafadeen Alli, APC Oyo South, described Adebisi as ‘a distinguished Nigerian whose commitment to development, youth empowerment and community service deserves commendation.’

Alli noted that through Westfield Global Construction Limited, the celebrant had contributed to job creation and infrastructure development, while his personal philanthropic activities had positively affected numerous lives.

Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Oyo North, also joined the birthday tributes, recalling Adebisi’s consistent support for educational and healthcare interventions in Oyo North.

Associates said Buhari particularly praised Adebisi’s ‘quiet charity’ and integrity in both business and public service.

From the business community, Chief Dotun Sanusi, an Ibadan-based business mogul, described Adebisi as ‘a brother in nation-building’, recalling their collaborations on artisan empowerment and contractor development.

A close associate, Alhaji Idris Adeoye, said: ‘He is the same Alhaji who will sit with you and discuss how to lift 10 young men out of poverty.’

Similarly, Barrister Akeem Agbaje described Adebisi as ‘an architect not only of buildings, but of hope’, saying his integrity had set a standard for young entrepreneurs.

Among the memories shared in celebration of the businessman were his Ramadan outreach programmes for widows, provision of boreholes, renovation of schools across Oyo State and mentorship of young engineers who have gone on to establish their own firms.

Responding to the tributes, Adebisi expressed appreciation to the Alaafin, Senators Folarin, Buhari and Alli, Chief Sanusi, Alhaji Adeoye, Barrister Agbaje and ‘all eminent Nigerians too numerous to mention.’

He also thanked his wife, children, immediate family and associates ‘for making my birthday this year a special day.’

Adebisi prayed for continued strength to serve humanity and urged people who have been blessed to extend such blessings to others. ‘If God has blessed you, let others feel it,’ he said.

The South-West Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adesuyi Daramola, has said he has no regret supporting and mobilising for the party’s candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election.

Daramola, who spoke after the declaration of the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, as winner of the election on Sunday, said the support for Oyebamiji was based on conviction and the belief that the APC candidate represented a better choice for the people of Osun State.

He commended APC leaders, members and youths across the state for their commitment, sacrifices and support throughout the campaign, describing their efforts as a demonstration of loyalty and faith in the party.

According to him, although the outcome was not what the APC hoped for, the party would remain united and continue to strengthen its structures across the South-West.

Daramola said the experience had provided valuable lessons for the party, assuring APC supporters that the party’s youth wing would continue to mobilise, engage and work towards a stronger political future for the APC in the region, especially the 2027 election, towards delivering massive votes for President Bola Tinubu.

He lauded President Tinubu for his commitment to democratic principles by ensuring a level playing field in the Osun election, noting that his efforts would be greatly remembered.

He congratulated Governor Adeleke on his victory, while urging APC members to remain steadfast and focused on rebuilding the party ahead of future elections.

Former Governor of Imo, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has urged Imo communities to preserve their cultural heritage while embracing development and progress.

Ihedioha made the call at the 2026 annual Iriji Mbaise Cultural Festival held at Oke Ovoro Secondary School, Uvuru, Mbaise.

He stressed the importance of cultural identity and encouraged the people of Mbaise to value their history, traditions and institutions and pass them on to future generations.

The former governor commended the leadership of Ezurueze, led by Surveyor Joe Ogbonna Anosike, for organising the festival, as well as Mbaise sons and daughters at home and abroad for their contributions to the celebration.

He also praised the people of Mbaise for maintaining their unity despite the challenges associated with organising the festival.

Ihedioha said the successful celebration of Iriji Mbaise 2026 demonstrated the community’s commitment to protecting its cultural heritage and sustaining its traditions.

The colourful event brought together traditional rulers, political leaders, professionals, community leaders, sons and daughters of Mbaise, as well as friends of the community from across Nigeria and beyond.

The festival provided an opportunity for the people to give thanks for the new harvest while celebrating their cultural heritage and reinforcing the bonds of unity among the community.

Among the dignitaries at the event were the Senator representing Owerri Zone, Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi; Member representing Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Chinedu Martins; and the Minister of Culture and Tourism, represented by Hon. Kingsley Ngene Bash.

Others included Chief Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc; Major General O. A. Fadairo, General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA; and Barr. P.G.U. Madu.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Monday that it was fully prepared for the 2027 polls, as demonstrated by keeping to the timelines set for the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

It said the party’s structures in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were ready for the polls.

The National Chairman, Honourable Abdulrahman Mohammed, spoke on the readiness of the PDP during a meeting with a delegation of the International Republican Institute’s Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Nigeria from the United States of America (USA).

Receiving the delegation at the Wadada Plaza National Secretariat in Abuja, Mohammed assured them that as a party that belonged to the ‘people of Nigeria’, it had taken time to mobilise for the elections and do everything possible to support a free and fair poll.

He cited an instance with the recently decided Osun State governorship poll, noting that the outcome also proved that Nigerians embraced democratic principles.

Mohammed spoke further, ‘You are here again in Nigeria. You were in Osun for the governorship election that took place two days ago, and you can attest with the outcome of the election, because the people of Osun turned out en masse to make sure that they make the choice of the person that they want to be the governor of the state.

‘We are Peoples Democratic Party, and we belong to the people of Nigeria, and our yearning and aspiration is to give responsibility to the electorate. That is why for 20-something years ago, the party remained democratic, and it’s all across the 36 states and FCT and the 774 local governments of Nigeria.

‘I want to assure you that the PDP is fully ready for the elections.’

The IRI’s African Regional Director, Jenai Cox, who led the delegation, told the PDP the mission was about engaging stakeholders across board to ascertain the level of preparations for the general elections.

‘Our pre-election assessment mission delegation is here to learn more from a variety of stakeholders about the pre-election period and preparations ahead of the general elections’, she said.

‘So, our team that is here is assessing that situation, assessing how preparations are going, what parties are up to as well, what we should be looking for as we get closer to January, and hearing from a variety of stakeholders’ viewpoints.’

According to Cox, the mission will make recommendations after the discussions with various groups on its observations and how the preparations can be improved upon.

She explained, ‘The mission will have an opportunity to share recommendations towards the end of the week with stakeholders, where we will have a preliminary statement available.

‘So, thank you again so much for having us, and we look forward to hearing from you on your thoughts on the political environment ahead of the elections, and how you are preparing for running in the campaign that is ahead.’

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election as generally peaceful and orderly, but raised concerns over the performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), high voter volumes at some polling units and difficulties experienced by elderly voters during accreditation.

The assessment was contained in a preliminary report issued on Sunday by the NBA Election Working Group, led by its Chairman, Festus Okoye, and made available to newsmen on Monday.

According to the report, the NBA deployed seven observation teams to various parts of Osun State to monitor the opening of polling units, accreditation and voting, the use of BVAS, voter participation, security arrangements, conduct of political party agents and the commencement of collation.

The Group said election officials and materials were deployed relatively early in most of the locations observed, with several polling units commencing activities between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

It, however, identified BVAS performance as the most significant operational challenge recorded during the election, citing

several polling units where the devices were slow, experienced difficulty capturing fingerprints and facial images, or temporarily stopped functioning.

In Ede North Local Government Area, for instance, voting at PU 013, Agbala, near the Cooperative Building, reportedly began at about 9:45 a.m. after the BVAS experienced difficulties booting.

Similar challenges were reported in Egbedore, Olorunda, Ede South and other locations. At St George’s Primary School, PU 006, Egbedore, which had 1,114 registered voters, faulty BVAS equipment reportedly slowed accreditation, with some voters unable to complete the process because their fingerprints or facial images could not be captured.

The NBA also reported difficulties involving elderly voters, noting that some older voters had particular problems with biometric and facial authentication.

At Ataoja ‘E’, PU 019, Okin Street, behind Capital Hotel, in Egbedore, which had 1,271 registered voters, some elderly voters reportedly could not complete accreditation because the system failed to capture their biometric and facial information.

In Ede South, Anuolu Junction PU 008, with 632 registered voters, the BVAS reportedly encountered difficulties capturing voter details, resulting in delays and agitation among some voters.

The report further noted that the problem was not limited to technical failures. In some locations, polling units had exceptionally high numbers of registered voters, putting pressure on the accreditation process.

Some polling units in Boripe, it said, had more than 1,000 registered voters, while other locations had similarly high voter populations.

The NBA also identified insufficient personnel, limited network-related problems and the location of some polling units in inappropriate places as challenges requiring attention.

Despite these concerns, the observers said the election was largely peaceful across the areas covered.

‘Political party agents were present at most of the observed polling units and were generally reported to have behaved appropriately,’ the report stated, adding that no significant disputes or confrontations involving party agents were recorded in the locations observed.

Security arrangements were also assessed as satisfactory, with personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps deployed to several polling units.

The Group said it received no reports of major security incidents in the areas covered, although a minor disruption occurred at Olode, Iyana Igboro, PU 15, in Ife South Local Government Area, which security personnel were able to contain.

Voters were similarly commended for their generally peaceful and orderly conduct.

However, the observers reported an instance of alleged voter inducement and electoral malpractice at Elepo Square, PU 004, Olofun, in Orolu Local Government Area, where some individuals allegedly followed voters without disabilities into voting cubicles and assisted them to vote.

The NBA called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to undertake a comprehensive post-election review of the BVAS and address the shortcomings identified during the Osun election.

Among its recommendations, the Association urged INEC to conduct extensive pre-election testing of BVAS devices, including tests of biometric and facial recognition, network connectivity, battery performance, processing speed and the capacity of the devices to handle expected voter volumes.

It also recommended upgrading the BVAS machines ahead of the 2027 general elections to meet contemporary technological standards.

The NBA further called for the creation of additional polling units and urged the Commission to ensure that no polling unit has more than 500 registered voters ahead of the 2027 elections. Where voter numbers are slightly higher, it recommended the deployment of additional equipment and personnel.

The Association also urged INEC to relocate polling units situated in inappropriate locations, including markets, derelict buildings and corridors or other areas around private residences.

Other recommendations included the deployment of adequate technical support personnel, improved training of election officials, stronger safeguards for elderly and vulnerable voters, adequate staffing of high-volume polling units and stronger contingency mechanisms for technological failures.

The NBA also called for continued engagement among INEC, political parties, civil society organisations, professional bodies and other electoral stakeholders to address systemic problems identified during elections.

The NBA urged political actors and electoral stakeholders to pursue any post-election grievances through lawful, constitutional and judicial channels, while reaffirming its commitment to democratic governance, constitutionalism, the rule of law, human rights and electoral integrity.

The report was dated 16th August 2026 and signed by Festus Okoye, Chairman of the NBA Election Working Group.

Cross River State Government, in collaboration with Helen Keller International, has commenced plans to conduct free hydrocelectomy surgeries for 100 persons living with hydrocele, a major manifestation of lymphatic filariasis.

The exercise, which is the third phase of the intervention, is targeted at men and boys aged 15 years and above, with 50 beneficiaries expected to undergo surgery at General Hospital Akamkpa and another 50 at General Hospital Obubra.

The State Coordinator of the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Control Programme, Godwin Omeji, disclosed this at a one-day morbidity management and disability prevention planning meeting for the exercise in Cross River.

Omeji explained that hydrocele occurs when lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is left untreated, leading to abnormal swelling of the scrotum.

He said the state had completed its preventive chemotherapy interventions and was now focusing on managing complications arising from untreated cases as part of efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases.

According to him, the surgery will take place from August 19 to 24 at the two designated general hospitals, with health workers already mobilising affected persons across communities to access the free treatment.

He said the intervention would be continuous, adding that beneficiaries who could not be accommodated during the current phase would be documented for subsequent surgeries.

Omeji identified inadequate funds for mobilising beneficiaries to treatment centres as one of the major challenges encountered during the first and second phases of the programme.

He noted that some affected persons were also reluctant to come forward because of stigma, while others could not afford transportation to the designated hospitals.

He therefore called for the activation of selected primary healthcare centres to provide hydrocele surgery, rather than limiting the service to secondary and tertiary health facilities.

He also appealed to the state government for increased budgetary support to enable the NTD programme to conduct regular community outreaches, identify more cases and monitor patients after surgery.

Cross River State Coordinator of Helen Keller International, Unyime Ekpoudia, said the organisation was supporting the state in its efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases, particularly lymphatic filariasis.

Ekpoudia said the planning meeting was aimed at developing a clear implementation plan for the next phase of hydrocele surgeries, adding that the two selected hospitals would also serve patients referred from neighbouring local government areas.

She expressed optimism that the intervention would restore the dignity, confidence and livelihoods of affected persons who had suffered stigma and physical discomfort.

Ekpoudia explained that beneficiaries would remain under observation after surgery and return for follow-up between 10 and 14 days after discharge, two weeks later, and again after one month to ensure proper healing, removal of sutures and early detection of complications.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Cross River State Ministry of Health, Dr Jonah Bassey Offor, said hydrocele had significant physical, psychological, social and economic consequences for affected persons.

Offor, who described the free surgeries as more than a medical intervention, said the programme would help restore dignity, confidence and productive lives to beneficiaries.

He commended Helen Keller International and other development partners for supporting the state in the fight against neglected tropical diseases, while urging stakeholders to ensure proper identification and referral of eligible patients, adequate surgical teams, essential medical commodities, infection prevention, documentation, postoperative care and community mobilisation.

Also speaking, the NTD focal person for Akamkpa Local Government Area, Jude Ikon, said the planning exercise had exposed health workers to hidden cases of hydrocele in communities.

He said health workers had commenced mobilisation through community leaders and sensitization activities to encourage people living with the condition to come forward for the free surgery.

Ikon expressed optimism that the intervention would help protect affected residents from the debilitating effects of hydrocele and improve their quality of life.

The programme is part of broader efforts to achieve the World Health Organisation’s target of eliminating neglected tropical diseases by 2030.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has increased the limit on its FastCash instant loan to N500,000, allowing eligible customers to access more funds for unexpected expenses and other short-term financial needs.

The bank said the facility is available 24/7 through the FCMB Mobile App and by dialling 32911#, with eligible customers able to access loans without collateral, paperwork, or a guarantor.

According to a statement by the bank, customers can apply digitally without visiting a branch, while eligibility is determined by their transaction activity.

Customers must have maintained an FCMB account for at least three months to be considered for the facility, while eligible returning customers can access repayment periods of up to 90 days.

Divisional Head, Personal Banking, FCMB, Tunji Lamidi, said the increased limit was in response to customers’ growing need for convenient access to short-term financing.

‘Financial needs can arise without warning, and customers increasingly expect their bank to respond just as quickly. By increasing the FastCash limit to N500,000, we are giving eligible customers more room to meet short-term needs through channels they already use, without paperwork or a branch visit,’ he said.

The bank added that customers who have not fully utilised their maximum eligible loan amount can apply for a FastCash top-up, subject to eligibility.

The upgrade, it said, forms part of its efforts to make everyday banking and credit more accessible through digital channels.

FCMB said the initiative would give customers greater flexibility in managing their finances through its mobile application and USSD banking platform.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly destroyed 329,865.585 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs with an estimated street value of N301,058,076,000 only in a court-ordered exercise carried out in Lagos.

A statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Monday said, the exercise, conducted pursuant to orders of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, disposed of uncontested concluded cases and abandoned seizures. Of the total consignment, 246,864.535 kilograms were seized by the Lagos Strategic Command of the Agency between April 2025 and May 2026, while 83,001.05 kilograms came from the Lagos International Airport, Tincan and Apapa Strategic Commands, as well as the Marine Command and a Special Operations Unit, all operating within Lagos.

The destroyed illicit drugs comprised mainly cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis of different strains, including Canadian Loud and skunk, ephedrine, tramadol, codeine syrup and other opioids, as well as khat leaf.

Speaking at the event held at Navy Town in the Ojo area of Lagos on Monday, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig-Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), described the exercise as a bold demonstration of Nigeria’s resolve to protect its people and deny criminal enterprises the resources they need to thrive.

He noted that behind every kilogram of narcotics destroyed lies a story of a young life at risk, a family torn apart by addiction, and communities endangered by drug-related crime and impaired driving.

Marwa said the destroyed consignment represented more than the elimination of contraband, stressing that illicit drugs weaken the labour force, raise healthcare costs, discourage investment and drain public resources that should go into education, healthcare and infrastructure. He added that every consignment intercepted by the Agency saves the country billions of naira in potential losses linked to addiction, crime and social dislocation.

The NDLEA boss also linked the trade in illicit drugs to Nigeria’s broader security challenges, noting that drug trafficking helps fund organised crime, terrorism and violent extremism globally, and that by seizing and destroying such substances, the Agency is strengthening the country’s national security architecture.

Issuing a stern warning to drug barons, traffickers, financiers, distributors and dealers, the NDLEA Chairman declared that their days of operating with impunity are over. ‘Wherever you hide, whoever sponsors you and however sophisticated your network may be, the long arm of the law will reach you,’ he said, vowing that the Agency remains resolute, relentless and uncompromising in pursuing and dismantling every criminal network and its financial spine.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said, ‘The scale of what has been destroyed today, about 300 tonnes of narcotics and psychotropic substances, is a huge and sobering reminder of the enormity of the threat that illicit drugs pose to our communities, our young people, and our collective future. It is also, in equal measure, a powerful testament to what becomes possible when law enforcement, the judiciary, and the government work hand in hand, not merely to enforce the law, but to uphold justice, protect society, and secure a better future for our people.

‘It reminds us that when institutions unite around a shared purpose, the law becomes more than an instrument of enforcement.’

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the governor assured that ‘Lagos State is unwavering in its resolve to confront drug abuse and trafficking, and we will not relent in our efforts to do this.’

In his goodwill message, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, noted that the ‘NDLEA deserves all the accolades they have received from local and international partners’, adding that ‘It is not just about the size of what we are seeing but about the scope of what has been taken from operations conducted in our seaports, at our airports, at our land borders. This therefore represents a very strong message to drug dealers that they are no longer welcome in Nigeria.’

Speaking in the same light, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, represented by the FOC Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha, assured of continued support for Nigeria’s drug control efforts being coordinated by NDLEA.