Unveiling of Nigerian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel by First Lady
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu revealed the second 76-meter High Endurance Offshore Patrol Vessel constructed for the Nigerian Navy at DEARSAN Shipyard in Turkey on Friday.
The Nigerian Navy, aiming to combat oil theft and illicit arms smuggling, emphasized the pivotal role these offshore vessels play.
It is noteworthy that DEARSAN Shipyard previously launched the first OPV on October 26, 2023.
Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the Nigerian Navy's Director of Information, highlighted that this vessel's launch enhances the protection of the country's waters.
The official statement remarked, “Aligned with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, Her Excellency, Nigeria's First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, officially launched the second 76-meter High Endurance Off...