The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its readiness to partner with relevant organisations to strengthen indigenous shipbuilding capacity and enhance naval operations, as part of efforts to deepen local content development and improve maritime security.
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made this known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of ASELSAN Nigeria Limited, Mr. Amadou Ndongo Thiam, to the Naval Headquarters in Abuja.
According to a press statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the engagement aligns with the Nigerian Navy’s strategic objective of fostering partnerships that support technology transfer, sustainable capability growth, and the development of local defence production.
During the visit, the ASELSAN delegation expressed its readiness to establish a long-term partnership with the Nigerian Navy, with a focus on joint ventures, collaboration with indigenous shipyards, and the integration of advanced defence technologies.
The company highlighted its expertise in areas such as unmanned systems, infrared search and track systems, integrated combat solutions, and the modernization of naval platforms.
As part of the visit, the delegation also toured Naval Dockyard Limited, where ongoing construction of Seaward Defence Boats was observed, further showcasing opportunities for collaboration within Nigeria’s expanding indigenous shipbuilding sector.
Speaking during the engagement, Vice Admiral Abbas described the visit as timely and strategic, stressing that the Nigerian Navy remains committed to partnerships that deliver tangible technology transfer and strengthen the country’s defence industrial base.
He also emphasized the importance of structured collaborations, particularly through government-to-government frameworks, to ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment with national security priorities.
The CNS noted that such partnerships are essential in positioning the Nigerian Navy for enhanced maritime security operations while advancing Nigeria’s indigenous defence and shipbuilding capabilities.
