The Nigerian Navy has renewed efforts to strengthen defence-industrial cooperation with Türkiye, focusing on naval shipbuilding, technology transfer and the development of Nigeria’s indigenous maritime defence capabilities.
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, disclosed this on Thursday, August 27, 2026, when he received the Deputy Secretary of Defence Industries of Türkiye, Mr Gökhan Uçar, at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting focused on practical opportunities for collaboration in naval shipbuilding, defence technology, technology transfer, local production and capacity development. Particular attention was given to strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and supporting the Nigerian Navy’s fleet modernisation programme.
Speaking during the engagement, Abbas highlighted the importance of mutually beneficial partnerships, sustained engagement and firm contractual commitments in building credible and lasting defence-industrial cooperation between Nigeria and Türkiye.
He also emphasised the need for partnerships that would promote greater localisation, skills development, maintenance capabilities and long-term technological value for Nigeria.
The discussions also examined opportunities for joint production, research and development, maintenance, and technical capacity building within Nigeria’s maritime defence sector.
The engagement builds on existing defence cooperation between Nigeria and Türkiye and reflects the Nigerian Navy’s ongoing efforts to develop a more self-reliant maritime defence industrial base.
The visit further highlighted the strategic importance of international industrial partnerships in strengthening naval capabilities, accelerating fleet modernisation and improving the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Navy.
The Nigerian Navy said the engagement reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing partnerships that support indigenous capacity development and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term maritime security capabilities.
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