Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 — The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC), Rear Admiral Bobmanuel Kokoete Effiong, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Air Vice Marshal N.I. Ilo, at the Centre’s Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.
The visit was aimed at strengthening inter-service cooperation and reinforcing collaboration between the Naval Doctrine Command and the NAFRC, particularly in areas of doctrine-driven training, personnel development and post-service reintegration of military personnel.
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Discussions during the engagement highlighted the central role of doctrine within the Nigerian Navy, with emphasis on the fact that all training and operational activities are guided by established doctrines to ensure the achievement of operational and strategic objectives.
The engagement also underscored the importance of personnel welfare and life after service, noting that the future of service members remains a collective responsibility of the Armed Forces. Both sides agreed that sustained inter-service collaboration is critical to ensuring effective training, smooth reintegration and long-term well-being of military personnel.
The visit reaffirmed the commitment of both commands to closer cooperation in advancing professional military standards and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
