The Nigerian Navy has acquired another war ship NNS KADA and is expected to arrive Nigeria on May 27, 2022

At the Change of Flag Ceremony in Dubai, in preparation for her journey to Nigeria, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo while addressing the ship company, Damen shipbuilding, noted that the foremost desire of every Nation is to have a fleet with the right mix of platforms necessary for naval power protection in support of national and regional stability.

He noted that the homebound voyage of NNS KADA is yet another milestone achievement in Nigerian Navy’s fleet recapitalization efforts.

Admiral Gambo, added that the induction of NNS KADA into Nigerian Navy fleet is coming at a time the nation is committed to the sustainable development of its Blue Economy And that the vessel will serve as a force multiplier in Nigerian Navy’s ability to project power, respond to crises, support other non-kinetic engagements as well as boost Nigerian Navy’s capability in support of the ECOWAS mandate.

The Minister of Defence retired Major General Bashir Magashi, also stated that NNS KADA was conceived as a replacement for the NNS AMBE and NNS OFIOM that were decommissioned about 10 years ago.

He explained that the induction of NNS KADA into the Nigerian Navy fleet will play a critical role in sealift of troops, maritime crises management especially by conveying relief materials thus contributing significantly to the promotion of humanitarian assistance within West Africa and beyond.

The voyage will include Port visits to Oman, Kenya, South Africa, Angola and Gabon before arriving Nigeria.

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