The Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrographic Agency, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, has reaffirmed efforts to strengthen collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s hydrographic and maritime security objectives.
He made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
During the visit, Fadahunsi expressed appreciation to the Chief of the Naval Staff (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.
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The Hydrographer of the Federation noted that Nigerian Navy personnel constitute a significant proportion of the Agency’s workforce, reflecting the strong institutional relationship between the Agency and the Service.
Fadahunsi said “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 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 earned it wide acclaim.
He 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.
