Nigeria and Indonesia have joined forces to tackle emerging Maritime in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
The renewed collaboration will further strengthen both countries’ bilateral relations.
The two nations have agreed to collaborate on maritime security, with a focus on ship navigation, aquaculture, combating piracy, sea robbery, and other illicit activities.
The partnership was formalized during a recent visit by the Indonesian Navy ship KRI Canopus-936, to the Western Naval Command.
The visit is also part of a broader effort to strengthen defense ties between the two countries.
Under the agreement, Nigeria and Indonesia will conduct joint maritime patrols, share intelligence, and provide training to each other’s naval personnel.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command (WNC), Rear Admiral AA Mustapha, made the disclosure when he received the Commanding Officer of the Indonesian Navy ship KRI Canopus-936, Captain Indragiri, alongside the Indonesian Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Aslam, on a courtesy visit to HQ WNC, Lagos.
Captain Indragiri appreciated the warm reception and expressed optimism for sustained collaboration between both navies.
In response, the FOC WNC welcomed the delegation on behalf of the Chief of the Naval Staff, noting that the visit reflects Indonesia’s commitment to naval diplomacy. He highlighted the importance of collaboration, particularly in hydrography, and expressed interest in partnerships with Nigerian Navy Ship LANA and OCHUZO during the course of the Port Call.
The FOC further noted that activities lined up for the visit would include sporting engagements and other social interactions aimed at fostering camaraderie between personnel of both navies.