{"id":354631,"date":"2026-04-20T03:21:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T02:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetidenewsonline.com\/?p=354631"},"modified":"2026-04-19T21:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T20:46:25","slug":"navy-seeks-partnerships-to-boost-indigenous-shipbuilding-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetidenewsonline.com\/?p=354631","title":{"rendered":"Navy Seeks Partnerships To Boost Indigenous Shipbuilding, Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":ns\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":nr\" class=\"a3s aiL\">\n<div id=\"avWBGd-215\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Nigerian Navy has expressed readiness to partner with relevant organisations to strengthen indigenous shipbuilding capacity and enhance naval operations.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made this known in Abuja while receiving the Managing Director of ASELSAN Nigeria Limited, Amadou Thiam, during a courtesy visit to Naval Headquarters.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This was contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho and made available to The Tide.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The CNS said the move was in line with the Navy\u2019s strategic objective of promoting local content development, technology transfer and sustainable capacity growth.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He described the engagement as timely and strategic, noting that\u00a0 Navy remained committed to collaborations that would deliver tangible benefits to Nigeria\u2019s defence industrial base.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Abbas emphasised the importance of structured partnerships, particularly through government-to-government frameworks, to ensure transparency, efficiency and alignment with national security priorities.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Earlier, Thiam said ASELSAN was ready to establish a long-term partnership with the Nigerian Navy through joint ventures and collaboration with indigenous shipyards.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He said the company\u2019s expertise in areas such as unmanned systems, infrared search and track systems, in addition to integrated combat solutions and the modernisation of naval platforms.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to him, the delegation\u2019s visit to Naval Dockyard Limited, where the construction of Seaward Defence Boats is ongoing, further demonstrated opportunities for synergy with Nigeria\u2019s growing shipbuilding capacity.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The CNS reiterated that such partnerships would position the Nigerian Navy for enhanced maritime security operations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">By: CHINEDU WOSU<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigerian Navy has expressed readiness to partner with relevant organisations to strengthen indigenous shipbuilding capacity and enhance naval operations. Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made this known in Abuja while receiving the Managing Director of ASELSAN Nigeria Limited, Amadou Thiam, during a courtesy visit to Naval Headquarters. 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