The Nigerian Navy said it would ensure that the vessel provided it by the Chinese government would be used for fighting illegality at sea.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Jonathan Ango, who made the promise said, already, the vessel which came as a gift from Chinese government had been deployed to NNS Delta to operate under the Central Naval Command.
Ango, who spoke during a farewell party organised by the Western Naval Command in honour of 19 Chinese naval personnel, who came to assist in training Nigerian Navy personnel expected to work on board the vessel NNS SAGBAMA, added that the vessel would assist greatly in the fight against maritime crime and crude oil theft, especially in consideration of her speed and ability to react fast to situations when called upon.

Earlier, the representative of the Chinese Consul General, Mr. Li Yong, said with the rapid development of China-Nigeria strategic partnership, more frequent military exchanges and closer co-operation between both countries should be expected.
He said that after four-months of hard work on the vessel with Nigerian Navy personnel, “not only have both sides gained specialized knowledge from each other, but have also established great friendship.”

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