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REAR Adm. Hamza Ibrahim, Group Managing Director of Navy Holdings Limited (NHL), has unveiled plans to restructure the company’s subsidiaries for improved efficiency, transparency and investment returns.
Ibrahim, who assumed office in November 2025, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Suleja.
He said the NHL is the Nigerian Navy’s investment holding company with 11 subsidiaries spread across the country, adding that his priority was to strengthen their management structure for maximum productivity.
Ibrahim said that the organisation has established a dedicated department to oversee land administration and reduce sharp practices.
According to him, NHL is digitising its processes to ensure transparency, accountability and proper monitoring of payments.
“We are creating clear visibility in our operations and ensuring that no payment is made into personal accounts,” he said.
Speaking on balancing commercial activities with national security, Ibrahim said improving the welfare of naval personnel remained key to boosting morale and operational efficiency.
“When the welfare of officers and their families is taken care of, their morale will be high to accomplish the Navy’s mandate,” he said.
Ibrahim said NHL intended to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s blue economy initiative through sustainable marine and fishery development like the Ibom Fish City project initiative.
He explained that the project idea was inspired by Egypt’s success in fish production and noted that necessary government clearances were still being awaited before full implementation.
He added that most disputes inherited by the management involved disagreements between contractors and NHL and are being addressed.
“I believe there is no problem that cannot be resolved through dialogue,” he said.
The NHL chief also encouraged young naval officers to embrace entrepreneurship early and invest in their future while remaining dedicated to their career.
He said the organisation was unlocking the full potential of its subsidiaries, especially the Naval Dockyard, in order to address unemployment by creating between 1,000 and 2,000 jobs.
Highlighting leadership values, he emphasised professionalism and fairness as essential qualities in military leadership, noting that junior officers often model their behaviour after senior officers.
Beyond his official responsibilities, Ibrahim said his passion for community service was driven by his desire to mentor young people, equip them with life skills and promote discipline.
He listed projects supported through his Foundation for Human Capacity Development and Innovation to include Spelling Bee competitions, computer repair training, digital boot camps, character development and skills acquisition programmes.
According to him, funding and logistics remain major challenges in implementing community projects, saying sacrifice is necessary for meaningful impact.
He urged prominent individuals from Suleja to contribute to community development, stressing that helping others was not limited to financial support alone.
“Knowledge and information can also be used to solve community problems,” he said.
He said he was particularly proud of one of his community project of renovating Angwan Juma Primary School, Suleja involving classrooms, staff rooms and provision of furniture.
Ibrahim said plans were underway to expand the foundation’s activities through holiday lessons for students preparing for WAEC and JAMB examinations, and teacher development workshops.
He said he plan to continue with skills acquisition programmes and the renovation of his old secondary school.
He also disclosed plans to make one of the country’s largest e-book centres accessible for learning and research in Suleja.(NAN)
A.I
June 2, 2026
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