Badaru Commends 146 Battalion’s effort in securing Nigeria’s Critical Infrastructure 

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has commended the 146 Battalion (Main) Bonny Island for their excellent work in safeguarding critical national infrastructure, particularly the Trans Niger Pipelines (TNP).

He gave the commendation when he visited the Battalion as part of his maiden visit to Joint Task Force, South-South Operation Delta Safe to boost the morale of the officers serving under the unit.

As contained in a statement by the Ministry’s spokesman, Henshaw Ogubike, the Minister said: “The successes recorded in protecting the TNP in your area of responsibility demonstrate the excellent work you are doing, the maximum protection of the pipelines under your watch is commendable, and I urge you to sustain it.”

The Minister also praised the battalion for sustaining operations against economic sabotage, oil theft, and illegal refineries.

“It is gratifying to see that the TNP has no encumbrances, I urge your unit to maintain this achievement.”

Earlier, Lieutenant Colonel OA Oyewumi, Officer Commanding (OC) of 146 Battalion Main Bonny Island, briefed Minister Badaru on the battalion’s activities.

Oyewumi emphasized the importance of protecting the TNP, which transports crude oil daily without third-party interference.

He highlighted the unit’s successes in safeguarding critical national infrastructure, including the TNP in Nembe Creek Trunk Line and other key oil and gas installations, as well as intercepting pipeline vandalism attempts.