President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated three Nigerian Navy Ships (NNS) – NNS SHERE, NNS FARO, and NNS IKOGOSI – and three AW109 Trekker helicopters into the Nigerian Navy fleet.
The inauguration ceremony took place on Saturday in Lagos.
“The sea has remained a pillar of our nation’s economic prosperity and for the past 69 years, the Nigerian Navy has stood as the guardian of this blue territory.
”These patrol ships and helicopters are force multipliers in our fight against piracy, oil theft, illegal fishing, and other maritime crimes.
“Today’s induction is a fruit of your strategic foresight, and I commend you, your team, and all partners who turned this vision into reality, ” he said.
He added, “Let us sustain this unity of purpose, for the sea does not distinguish between political lines; it demands our collective vigilance.
“Together, we are proving that the Gulf of Guinea’s safety is not Nigeria’s burden alone but a global imperative.”
The President assured the navy that his government would continue to prioritise its needs.
He emphasised that a strong navy is the cornerstone of a secure and prosperous economy.
He urged the Nigerian Navy to sail forth with courage, knowing that a grateful nation stood behind them.
