The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to mark its 70th Anniversary alongside the 6th Sea Power for Africa Symposium, with a strong focus on innovation and strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening maritime security across the continent.
Scheduled to hold from 1st to 4th June 2026 at the Eko Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, the landmark event will be held under the theme: “Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Maritime Security in Africa.”
The gathering is expected to bring together key stakeholders from the maritime, defence, security, and technology sectors, providing a high-level platform for dialogue on the future of Africa’s maritime domain and the role of emerging technologies in securing it.
According to the organisers, the anniversary celebration and symposium will serve as a defining moment for the Nigerian Navy and its partners to showcase advancements in naval capability, deepen regional and international cooperation, and explore innovative solutions to contemporary maritime threats.
The event is also expected to highlight the Nigerian Navy’s seven decades of service, operational evolution, and contributions to national and regional security, while reinforcing its commitment to building a more secure and technologically advanced maritime environment for Africa.
Beyond commemorating the Navy’s legacy, the 6th Sea Power for Africa Symposium is set to advance conversations around the integration of technology into maritime operations, intelligence sharing, surveillance systems, and collective security frameworks across African waters.
With increasing attention on maritime safety, blue economy development, and transnational threats in the Gulf of Guinea and beyond, the symposium is expected to shape strategic thinking on how African navies and maritime institutions can better harness innovation to protect critical sea lanes and coastal assets.
Interested participants and stakeholders can access further details about the event through the official website: nigeriannavyanniversary.com
