Nigerian Navy’s intelligence-driven operations elevated crude manufacturing to 1.84m bpd in September – CDS

… Earnings elevated to $9.39bn in second quarter of 2026

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has lauded the Nigerian Navy for its relentless and strategic efforts to curb numerous threats and criminalities in Nigerian waters, saying Nigeria generated $9.39 billion within the Second Quarter of 2026 from crude, marking a pointy 15.78 per cent enhance.

The CDS acknowledged this Tuesday in his remarks at opening of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Annual Retreat 2026, themed: “Appraisal of Nigerian Navy Commands for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness.”

The CDS mentioned by way of enhanced sea presence and intelligence-driven operations, the Nigerian Navy considerably diminished pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft.
He mentioned “The Navy’s intense enforcement has translated into oil manufacturing stability and monetary restoration for Nigeria with crude oil manufacturing rising from a median of 1.4 million barrels per day in October 2025 to 1.84 million barrels per day in September 2026, marking Nigeria’s highest sustained output since April 2020.

” The resultant surge in Nigeria’s crude oil manufacturing has raised the nation’s earnings from $8.11 billion within the First Quarter of 2026 to $9.39 billion within the Second Quarter of the 12 months, marking a pointy 15.78 per cent enhance. “

General Oluyede additionally recommended the Nigerian Navy for its pivotal contributions to joint operations throughout all theatres of operations and its collaborations with the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling terrorism and different types of criminality throughout Nigeria.

“Through strategic deployments and collaborative joint operations, your forces have contributed in securing crucial waterways, disrupting legal logistics routes, and neutralising rebel parts.
“Specifically, the elite Special Boat Service of the Navy demonstrated tactical precision within the rescue of the kidnapped college students and academics at Orire city in Oyo State in July 2026 after 56 days in captivity, dealing a decisive blow to criminality.

“Furthermore, the swift deployment of your personnel and specialized equipment to the treacherous Igbokoda swamp for rescue mission at the crash site of the ill-fated Nigerian Airforce ATR-42 aircraft also reflects the Service profound readiness to protect Nigerian lives across all terrains,” he mentioned.

Earlier in his remarks, the CNS, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, mentioned the gathering supplies a chance to evaluate operational efficiency, consider progress and chart a transparent course for the approaching 12 months.

“More importantly, it allows us to reflect on our institutional capabilities and ensure that our activities remain aligned with the constitutional mandate of the Nigerian Navy,” he mentioned.

He added that past reviewing the previous 12 months, the retreat should additionally set up a transparent course for the following strategic 12 months.

“Our priorities and operational plans have to be knowledgeable by rising safety threats and aligned with the strategic course of the Federal Government, notably the National Threat Assessment and the Five-Year National Defence and Security Operations Plan, which is at present being finalised.

“In this regard, our plans and deliberations must reflect prevailing security realities, emerging threats and operational requirements,” he mentioned.