Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- An environmental organisation, Peer Foundation, has opposed plans to establish a naval base in the disputed Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve in Akwa Ibom State, warning that the project could deepen environmental degradation and heighten tensions with host communities.

The organisation, in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mfon Gabriel, on Monday, demanded that Akwa Ibom and federal governments reverse the decision and halt industrial activities within the reserve.

The proposed naval base was announced by the state government as part of efforts to strengthen security along the coastline and protect critical oil and gas infrastructure.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways, Koko Essien, di...