Commodore Shehu Mohammed Tasiu, Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS Delta) in Warri, urged naval personnel and civilian staff to uphold sacrifice and service to the nation during an Easter-themed event hosted over the weekend. He emphasized that the core of the Navy's duty lies in selflessness, noting that officers and personnel remain on alert even when others are at rest. "Yes, our job is more of sacrifice because when other people are sleeping, we are out there to ensure that they sleep comfortably," Tasiu said. He linked the Easter values of sacrifice, love and forgiveness to the military's daily commitment to national security and community welfare.
Tasiu highlighted the importance of unity and dedication among both military and civilian personnel at the base. He acknowledged the media's role in promoting accurate information, particularly amid security challenges and the spread of misinformation. The commander praised host communities in the Niger Delta for their ongoing cooperation, stating that their support has made naval operations more effective. "We thank the host communities for their continuous support because they've made our job so easy," he said, pledging continued collaboration to improve living conditions in the region.
Commodore Shehu Mohammed Tasiu's appeal for sacrifice gains weight given that NNS Delta operates in a region where military presence is often measured in checkpoints, not development. His call for unity sounds hollow when naval personnel in Warri live and work in the same communities where basic infrastructure remains collapsed. For Nigerians in the Niger Delta, sacrifice should not be a one-way demand from the state.
