The Ogun State government has pledged to safeguard the oil-rich Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area, following the discovery of oil and gas in commercial quantity by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in the area.
Governor Ibikunle Amosun, who gave the assurance while receiving the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Sag Abbah at his Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta office, said the government recently received the formal letter informing it about the discovery.
Appreciating the security operatives for maintaining peace and order in the country, especially in the North Eastern part of the country, the governor promised his government’s continued support to the security agencies.
He urged the Navy not to relent in the discharge of their duties and assured of increased government’s physical presence at the waterways, particularly on Tongeji Island.
In his remark, Abbah appealed to the governor for support in the area of community policing and intelligence gathering, to aid security operations.
He assured the governor of the support of the Navy in maintaining peace and order in the state.