Nigerian Navy Boosts Security with New Ships & Helicopters to Combat Gulf Threats
The Nigerian Navy just strengthened its fight against maritime crime. The service formally added three new ships and three advanced helicopters to its fleet on May 30th. This major upgrade aims to secure Nigeria's waters and boost regional safety. New Assets for Immediate ImpactSpecifically, the commissioned vessels are: NNS IKOGOSI (a former South Korean naval ship) NNS SHERE NNS FORA Additionally, three AgustaWestland AW109ST helicopters joined the fleet. Naval Chief Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla stated these assets will "greatly enhance our capacity to dominate Nigerian waters and prevent criminal elements from operating freely." A Symbol of International PartnershipNotably, South Korea gifted the NNS IKOGOSI. Ambassador Kim Pankyu (retired Navy Admiral) called it "a symbol of enduring friendship and trust." He explained: "Korea and Nigeria collaborate closely... Our military cooperation has grown through training exchanges. This vessel once safeguarded our waters – now it will protect Nigeria's interests." Furthermore, Pankyu stressed shared security goals: "Today’s maritime challenges […]