The Nigerian Navy has commissioned an 80,000-litre solar-powered motorised borehole in Ka’oje community, Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. This project, according to the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, represented by Rear Admiral Monday Unurhiere, is a significant milestone in the Navy’s Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative. The CIMIC encompasses interactions between the military and civil society, aimed at achieving tactical, operational, and strategic objectives. The Special Intervention Quick Impact Project, initiated in 2024, supports the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda by addressing socio-economic needs in Nigerian communities, particularly access to clean water in Kebbi.

Rear Admiral Hamza Kaoje was commended for initiating the borehole project, aligning with the Quick Impact Projects and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision. Alhaji Mustapha Hassan Adamu Kaoje, the Sarkin Bargu Kaoje, lauded the Navy's intervention, recalling previous infrastructural support from the Army and appealing for the completion of the military base in Kaoje, given its border location with Niger and Benin Republics.

In related news, the Nigerian Army (NA) has appealed to Nigerians to view its personnel as family members, emphasizing its commitment to serving the people. Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, the Army’s Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (CCMA), stressed the importance of public perception in strengthening national unity, advising against seeing soldiers as violent enforcers. He recounted an officer's difficulty in finding a spouse due to negative perceptions of soldiers.

Chibuisi also addressed the issue of civilians wearing military uniforms, stating that it is an offense due to national security implications, particularly the use of uniforms by criminals. Violators will be prosecuted. Ismail Musa, President of the Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria, pledged commitment to responsible and accurate reporting of security matters.

In a separate strategic move, Rear Admiral Baratuaipri Iyalla, the Chief of Naval Engineering, visited Rear Admiral Saheed Adeshina Akinwande, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, on April 25, 2025. This visit aimed to strengthen operational capabilities and foster collaboration within the Nigerian Navy (NN). Discussions focused on developing areas within the Eastern Naval Command and optimizing resources. Rear Admiral Akinwande highlighted areas needing further attention, while Rear Admiral Iyalla emphasized diversifying funding sources through commercial initiatives and public-private partnerships to enhance the Navy’s overall capacity and long-term effectiveness. The meeting, attended by other senior officers, is expected to pave the way for future collaboration and the development of the Navy’s infrastructure and readiness.