The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State for the recent donation of 100,000 hectares of land to the Nigerian Navy.

This is contained a statement yesterday in Abuja, by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.

The minister expressed his appreciation for Abiodun’s unwavering support for the Nigerian Armed Forces. He noted the donation reflects a strong commitment to the country’s security and development.

Matawalle while expressing appreciation to Abiodun for the donation noted the governor’s unwavering support to the Nigerian Armed Forces.

He said: “It is a crucial step towards fortifying national security infrastructure in the South-West region.

“’The land, situated within the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun along the Bight of Benin, will serve as a Forward Operating Base (FOB) for the Navy, significantly enhancing its operational capabilities in the region.”