Deputy governor tasks Navy on ship production

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor John Jonah yesterday charged the Nigerian Navy on ship production, noting that it would boost the nation’s capacity in maritime trade.In a statement issued by Lieutenant Commander Charles Brinemigha, the retired senior naval officer said the force could improve the country’s capacity in the maritime by championing the development of its own war ships.

The deputy governor, who was the special guest of honour at a sailing competition organised by the Nigerian Navy Sailing Club, Ojo, Lagos, said there was need for the institution to begin design and construction of its own vessels.This, according to him, would also create jobs and arrest capital flight.