The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to enhanced joint operations and strategic collaboration following a high-level courtesy visit by the Nigerian Air Force. The visit came shortly after the assumption of command by Rear Admiral Kenedy Chukwuemeka Ezete, who officially took over as the 42nd Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Eastern Naval Command on July 2, 2025.
Rear Admiral Ezete received Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Mobility Command, Nigerian Air Force, Yenagoa, along with his delegation, at the Command Headquarters in Calabar. The visit served as both a formal gesture of goodwill and a strategic engagement aimed at reinforcing existing inter-service relations between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Air Force.
Discussions during the visit centered on fostering greater synergy in operational activities, particularly in the domains of aerial reconnaissance, intelligence sharing, and maritime surveillance across the South-South region. Both commanders acknowledged the critical role of inter-agency coordination in addressing emerging security challenges and pledged to strengthen channels of cooperation to achieve shared security objectives.
Air Vice Marshal Aneke warmly congratulated Rear Admiral Ezete on his new appointment, expressing confidence in his leadership and pledging continuous support throughout his tenure. In his remarks, Rear Admiral Ezete expressed gratitude for the visit and emphasized the Navy’s readiness to deepen joint initiatives and promote seamless interoperability between the two forces.
The meeting was attended by Principal Staff Officers of the Eastern Naval Command and concluded with the exchange of official souvenirs and a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.
