Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — The Nigerian Army has applauded itself over the increase in Nigeria’s oil production from 1.4 million in 2023 to nearly 1.81 million barrels per day at the end of 2024.
The Chief of Army Standard and Evaluation, Major General Olumuyiwa Aiyenigba, particularly credited the Nigerian Army 6 Division Port Harcourt for its operational successes that led to a reduction in oil theft and environmental pollution in 2024.
Speaking at the 2025 Regimental Dinner Night in Port Harcourt, Aiyenigba, also praised the 6 Division’s commitment to military tradition and the high level of cooperation among security agencies, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders.
Aiyenigba also assured the Division of the continued support of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, in sustaining these achievements.
“The successes recorded led to a significant increase in the nation’s oil production output from 1.4 million bpd to almost 2 million bpd,” Aiyenigba stated, emphasizing the positive impact of the division’s efforts on Nigeria’s economy through higher oil revenue.
“I was particularly impressed that 6 Division sustained the age-long military tradition, which is critical in reinforcing professionalism and esprit-de-corps in the Service,” Aiyenigba added, highlighting the importance of military regimentation.
“The turnout of security agencies, traditional rulers, and other critical stakeholders clearly demonstrated the command philosophy of the COAS, which places high premium on effective cooperation in a joint and multi-agency environment,” he said.
Aiyenigba also commended Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division, for his leadership, while also lauding Brigadier General Sani Ahmed, the President of the Mess Committee, for organizing the event.
The event, which included a souvenir presentation to Aiyenigba, a band performance, and a red carpet photo session, was attended by security agencies, traditional rulers, and other critical stakeholders.
Brigadier General Sani Ahmed, the President of the Mess Committee, in his vote of thanks, reaffirmed the division’s commitment to continuous synergy with key stakeholders in the fight against oil theft and illegal crude oil refining.
