As part of his maiden visit to the Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, visited the 146 Battalion (Main) Bonny Island to boost the morale of the officers serving under the unit.
The Minister commended the battalion for its excellent work in safeguarding critical national infrastructure, particularly the Trans Niger Pipelines (TNP).
“The successes recorded in protecting the TNP in your area of responsibility demonstrate the excellent work you are doing,” he stated. “The maximum protection of the pipelines under your watch is commendable, and I urge you to sustain it.”
The Minister also praised the battalion for its continued operations against economic sabotage, oil theft, and illegal refineries. “It is gratifying to see that the TNP is free of encumbrances. I urge your unit to maintain this achievement.”
Earlier, Lieutenant Colonel O.A. Oyewumi, Officer Commanding (OC) of 146 Battalion Main Bonny Island, briefed Minister Badaru on the battalion’s activities.
Oyewumi emphasized the importance of protecting the TNP, which transports crude oil daily without third-party interference. He also highlighted the unit’s successes in safeguarding critical national infrastructure, including the TNP in Nembe Creek Trunk Line and other key oil and gas installations, as well as intercepting pipeline vandalism attempts.
