The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to strengthening strategic defence-industrial partnerships as part of efforts to enhance indigenous shipbuilding and modernise the nation’s naval fleet.
Vice Admiral Abbas made the commitment when he received the Deputy Secretary of Defence Industries of Türkiye, Mr Gökhan Uçar, at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja.
The high-level engagement focused on expanding Nigeria–Türkiye defence-industrial cooperation, particularly in the areas of naval shipbuilding, defence technology, technology transfer, local production and capacity development.
Speaking during the meeting, the CNS emphasised the importance of mutually beneficial partnerships, sustained engagement and firm contractual commitments in building credible and enduring defence-industrial cooperation.
He stressed the need for collaborations that promote localisation, skills development, maintenance capability and long-term technological value for Nigeria.
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Vice Admiral Abbas noted that strengthening indigenous capacity remains a key component of the Nigerian Navy’s fleet modernisation agenda and broader efforts to enhance maritime security and operational effectiveness.
The discussions also explored opportunities for joint production, research and development, maintenance support and technical capacity development within Nigeria’s maritime defence sector.
The visit is seen as a significant step in deepening the existing defence relationship between Nigeria and Türkiye, while advancing efforts to build a more self-reliant and technologically capable naval force.
The Nigerian Navy said the engagement reaffirmed the importance of strategic industrial partnerships in strengthening naval capability and supporting the service’s vision of a modern, operationally effective fleet.
