On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari voiced his belief that Bola Tinubu, who will be sworn in as Nigeria’s next leader on May 29, 2023, would continue to uphold his legacy.
At the Presidential Fleet Review, 2023, held yesterday at the Naval Dockyard Limited in Victoria Island, Lagos, where he remembered some of the accomplishments and contributions made by his government to the force, Buhari made this statement.
The departing Nigerian president expressed his satisfaction with the military’s increased combat readiness. Buhari brags that Tinubu will continue to give the Nigerian Navy the essential support it needs to continue on the upward trajectory it has experienced under his leadership.
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Newsmen understands that after eight years in office, Buhari’s attendance at the Presidential Fleet Review will be his final as president and commander in chief.
Buhari was quite pleased with the variety of naval capabilities on display and the military’s readiness for conflict at the event.
The President acknowledged the nation’s pride in the navy’s many accomplishments during his eight-year administration and said: “I do not doubt that the incoming administration of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will sustain the current tempo of my administration in giving the Navy necessary support to carry out its assigned tasks successfully.
“My best wishes to our Navy for protecting our maritime domain and the economic prosperity of Nigeria. I wish you all fair winds as I leave office on May 29. ONWARD TOGETHER, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
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The President cited the purchase of 20 capital ships for the Navy, which included offshore patrol vessels, landing ship transports, hydrographic survey vessels, seaward defense boats, helicopters, as well as more than 300 inshore patrol vessels and assault craft, as part of the administration’s efforts to recapitalize the Navy Fleet over the previous seven years. The President expressed hope that under Tinubu’s leadership, the Navy would continue to acquire new assets, expand shipbuilding for export, and improve ship repair and maintenance.
In March 2022, the International Maritime Bureau, IMB, removed Nigeria from its list of piracy-prone nations after taking note of the considerable decline in piracy over the previous seven years.
He praised the use of technology in maritime security, which made it easier for naval ships to be deployed using intelligence and increased their efficiency.
Buhari praised in particular the rigorous prosecution of MT HEROIC IDUN, which was found and arrested in August 2022 for attempting to load crude oil without permission offshore Bonny.
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He stated that the navy’s dedication to safeguarding the nation’s resources was further reinforced by this successful interdiction.
President Buhari stated that the variety of ships and helicopters on exhibit represented the nation’s maritime might and readiness to perform the duties assigned to the Navy by the Constitution.
Praising the impressive combat displays staged by elements of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service, alongside a combination of assets from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Air Force, he said: “I expect this to translate into the actual capability to dominate Nigeria’s maritime environment and secure the vast resources therein for the socio-economic development of our great country.”
The President also emphasized how closely marine security and economic success are related.
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He emphasized the significance of the safe and secure use of these resources to drive national prosperity and support Nigeria’s aspirations for a thriving blue economy because the maritime environment serves as both a storehouse of resources and a medium for maritime transport in the nation.
NN410, an Italian-made modern helicopter, and NNS KADA, a landing ship transport built in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, were among the major additions to the Navy’s fleet that President Buhari unveiled at the fleet review, according to Naija News.
He expressed gratitude to the People’s Republic of China for the kind contribution of NNS IBENO and emphasized the significance of reciprocal military cooperation with allies, which had inspired the Nigerian Navy’s efforts to develop local ships.
According to him, the Nigerian Navy’s efforts to build indigenous ships in accordance with the country’s objective to develop local content had been successful.
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“Our naval engineers were wholly responsible for building three seaward defence boats, namely NNS ANDONI, NNS KARADUWA and NNS OJI. In December 2021, I performed a keel laying foundation for the construction of 2 Seaward Defence Boats, which will be ready by 2024.
“At this rate, I have no doubt that our Navy will soon commence construction of larger ships for itself and other navies in the region and beyond.
“This achievement is a great pride to Nigeria and an impressive contribution to national development,’’ the President said.
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