Nigerian Navy

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The Nigerian Navy (NN) is the naval branch of the Nigerian armed forces. With more than 70 warships, it is categorised as the fifth strongest navy in Africa. It is considered well-trained and has participated in several peacekeeping missions.

U.S. Navy Lt. Victor Agunbiade, center, the Nigerian country lead for exercise Obangame Express 2023, works with two Nigerian Navy members of the Lagos-area Maritime Operations Center of Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 30, 2023, during Obangame Express 2023.U.S. Navy Lt. Victor Agunbiade, center, the Nigerian country lead for exercise Obangame Express 2023, works with two Nigerian Navy members of the Lagos-area Maritime Operations Center of Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 30, 2023, during Obangame Express 2023.
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Nigerian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christy Egorp, the Joint Maritime Security Training Center’s Base logistics officer, poses for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023 during exercise Obangame Express 2023.Nigerian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christy Egorp, the Joint Maritime Security Training Center’s Base logistics officer, poses for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023 during exercise Obangame Express 2023.
A Nigerian Police Force Forensic instructor conducts training with Nigerian Navy and Police Forces during exercise Obangame Express 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023.A Nigerian Police Force Forensic instructor conducts training with Nigerian Navy and Police Forces during exercise Obangame Express 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023.
Nigerian Navy Rear Adm. Yakubu Wambai, commander of Western Naval Command delivers welcoming remarks during the Obangame Express 2023 closing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 3, 2023.Nigerian Navy Rear Adm. Yakubu Wambai, commander of Western Naval Command delivers welcoming remarks during the Obangame Express 2023 closing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 3, 2023.
Nigerian Navy Able Seaman Benjamin Emmanuel poses for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023 during exercise Obangame Express 2023.Nigerian Navy Able Seaman Benjamin Emmanuel poses for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023 during exercise Obangame Express 2023.
Nigerian Navy and Police Force personnel conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training during exercise Obangame Express 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023.Nigerian Navy and Police Force personnel conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training during exercise Obangame Express 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023.
Nigerian Navy personnel and U.S. Coast Guard personnel from Law Enforcement Detachment 403, conduct firearm training during Obangame Express 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023.Nigerian Navy personnel and U.S. Coast Guard personnel from Law Enforcement Detachment 403, conduct firearm training during Obangame Express 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023.
Nigerian Navy Rear Ad Yakubu Wambai, center left, Western Naval Command, US Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, center right, US 6th Fleet, and leadership from the US and Nigerian Navy pose for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan 26 2023 during Obangame Express.Nigerian Navy Rear Ad Yakubu Wambai, center left, Western Naval Command, US Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, center right, US 6th Fleet, and leadership from the US and Nigerian Navy pose for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan 26 2023 during Obangame Express.
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, left, commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet, speaks to Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff, as he visits Naval Air Base Ogo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 26, 2023 during Obangame Express 2023.U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, left, commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet, speaks to Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff, as he visits Naval Air Base Ogo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 26, 2023 during Obangame Express 2023.
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    commonsimageU.S. Navy Lt. Victor Agunbiade, center, the Nigerian country lead for exercise Obangame Express 2023, works with two Nigerian Navy members of the Lagos-area Maritime Operations Center of Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 30, 2023, during Obangame Express 2023. Commons
    commonsimage230125-N-DK722-1016 - U.S. Military, alongside Benin and Nigerian Navy and Police Force, conduct VBSS Training Commons
    commonsimageNigerian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christy Egorp, the Joint Maritime Security Training Center’s Base logistics officer, poses for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023 during exercise Obangame Express 2023. Commons
    commonsimageA Nigerian Police Force Forensic instructor conducts training with Nigerian Navy and Police Forces during exercise Obangame Express 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023. Commons
    commonsimageNigerian Navy Rear Adm. Yakubu Wambai, commander of Western Naval Command delivers welcoming remarks during the Obangame Express 2023 closing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 3, 2023. Commons
    commonsimageNigerian Navy Able Seaman Benjamin Emmanuel poses for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023 during exercise Obangame Express 2023. Commons
    commonsimageNigerian Navy and Police Force personnel conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training during exercise Obangame Express 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023. Commons
    commonsimageNigerian Navy personnel and U.S. Coast Guard personnel from Law Enforcement Detachment 403, conduct firearm training during Obangame Express 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023. Commons
    commonsimageNigerian Navy Rear Ad Yakubu Wambai, center left, Western Naval Command, US Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, center right, US 6th Fleet, and leadership from the US and Nigerian Navy pose for a photo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan 26 2023 during Obangame Express. Commons
    commonsimageU.S. Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, left, commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet, speaks to Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff, as he visits Naval Air Base Ogo in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 26, 2023 during Obangame Express 2023. Commons