The Nigerian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) NNS UNITY, which was under construction in China, has been completed and on its way to join the Nigerian Navy fleet.
At the handing over and departure ceremony in China, Jacob Ajan, chief of policy and plans, who represented the chief of the naval staff, appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for approving all steps taken towards the departure of NNS UNITY.
He said upon joining the NN fleet, the new ship would strengthen the efforts against all maritime crimes and illegalities in the nation’s territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea in general.
He also added that areas hitherto that were unable to be covered by other NN ships will now be covered.
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“NNS UNITY en route Nigeria will pay port calls on some ports of friendly nations before arriving Nigeria,” read a statement issued by Chris Ezeboke, naval spokesman.
“This will further boost the existing cordial relationship with sister navies around the world and the Gulf of Guinea in particular.”
The statement solicited maintenance and improved cooperation between Nigeria and the respective China Ship building corporations further beyond the departure of NNS UNITY.
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