Navy Targets Stronger Operations Through Indigenous Shipbuilding Partnerships
Oru Leonard
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, today stated that the
Nigerian Navy is ready to partner with relevant organisations that will enhance
indigenous shipbuilding capacity and boost naval operations.
He made this assertion following a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of ASELSAN Nigeria Limited, Mr. Amadou Ndongo Thiam, to the Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
The robust engagement aligns with the NN’s strategic objective of fostering
partnerships that support local content development, technology transfer, and
sustainable capability growth.
During the visit, the ASELSAN delegation expressed readiness to establish a
long-term partnership with the Nigerian Navy, focusing on joint ventures,
collaboration with indigenous shipyards, and integration of advanced defence
technologies. The company highlighted its expertise in unmanned systems,
infrared search and track systems, integrated combat solutions, and
modernization of naval platforms. The delegation’s visit to Naval Dockyard
Limited, where ongoing construction of Seaward Defence Boats was observed,
further underscored opportunities for synergy with Nigeria’s growing
indigenous shipbuilding capacity.
In his remarks, the CNS, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, described the engagement as
timely and strategic, emphasizing that the Nigerian Navy remains committed to
partnerships that deliver tangible technology transfer and strengthen the
nation’s defence industrial base. He reiterated the importance of structured
collaborations, particularly through government-to-government frameworks, to ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment with national security priorities, while positioning the NN for enhanced maritime security operations.
(Nigerian Navy Media)
