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March 26, 2015

EPZ: Navy beefs up security ahead of Jonathan’s visit

By Egufe Yafugborhi

WARRI—AHEAD of today’s visit by President Goodluck Jonathan to Delta State for the groundbreaking of the $16 billion Export Processing Zone, EPZ, the Nigerian Navy has intensified security along the state’s coastal line.

Commodore Musa Gemu, Commander, NNS Delta, who led a naval Show of Force, yesterday along the project’s location in Warri South-West Local Government Area in preparation for the visit, said the exercise was intended to guarantee maximum safety of lives and property before, during and after the presidential visit.