The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has reaffirmed the Division’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with other security agencies in Lagos and Ogun states. He gave the assurance while receiving the Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard Limited, Rear Admiral IE Shehu, who paid a courtesy visit to the Division’s Headquarters on Monday, May 6, 2025, at Victoria Island, Lagos.

Welcoming the visiting naval chief, Major General Mijinyawa emphasized that effective inter-agency collaboration remains critical to maintaining security, protecting lives and property, and fostering economic growth within the Division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR). He highlighted the importance of continuous joint operations between the Nigerian Army, sister services, and other security organizations operating within the region.

“We remain committed to joint operations and collaboration with our sister services to enhance peace and security in Lagos and Ogun states,” the GOC stated. “Our ongoing efforts to curtail criminal activities are yielding positive results, and it is through cooperation like this that we can sustain and expand those gains.”

Speaking on the purpose of the visit, Rear Admiral Shehu noted that it was aimed at deepening existing ties and enhancing seamless operational coordination between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Army. He pledged the Naval Dockyard’s full support in providing critical engineering services and technical maintenance of platforms to aid the Army’s operational effectiveness.

“We are committed to building on established relationships and opening new channels for collaboration,” Rear Admiral Shehu said. “The Dockyard stands ready to contribute through technical support and maintenance services that will strengthen joint security operations.”

The visit marked a significant step in reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two military institutions, with a shared goal of bolstering security across Lagos and Ogun states.

Key moments during the visit included the exchange of souvenirs, interactive discussions, Rear Admiral Shehu’s signing of the visitors’ book, and group photographs to commemorate the occasion.

The visit underscores a growing commitment among Nigeria’s armed forces to inter-agency cooperation as a critical tool for national security.

The statement was signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Nigerian Army.