Nigerian Navy Receives Visit from African Union Commissioner
Oru Leonard
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, received a courtesy visit from the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AU CPAPS), Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja on February 5, 2026.
Ambassador Adeoye commended the Nigerian Navy for its outstanding achievements in maritime security, particularly in preventing piracy attacks in Nigerian waters since 2022, leading to Nigeria’s removal from the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy list.
The AU Commissioner proposed a pan-African naval exercise in 2027 to enhance cooperation among African navies and encouraged Nigeria to maintain its leading role, citing the country’s ranking as having the strongest naval fleet in Africa.
Vice Admiral Abbas welcomed the proposal and reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s maritime domain is free from criminals and illicit activities.
