| L-R: FOC WEST, REAR ADMIRAL IBOK IBAS AND COMMANDER HMS ARGYLL, TIM NEILD |
Chiemelie Ezeobi
A British warship well versed in sub-marine warfare, Her Majesty Ship (HMS) ARGYLL, yesterday visited Nigeria after similar visits to navies in other West African countries.
According to the commander of the ship, Tim Neild, the visit would not only afford them the opportunity to train personnel of the Nigerian Navy (NN) but in turn learn some strategies from them.
The commander who made this call at the Western Naval Command Headquarters, Apapa, Lagos, said they are partnering with countries friendly with the United Kingdom with a view to ensuring maritime security.
While calling for mutual cooperation with Nigeria to deal with maritime security, Neild maintained that the challenge of insecurity in the maritime sector was not peculiar to any nation alone, rather a common problem facing all.
He listed fire fighting, damage control, marine engineering, ship searching and boarding, logistics and medical as part of training they would embark on with the NN personnel.
In response, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Ibok Ibas, while welcoming the team to Nigeria said both countries have comparable programme in terms of training and operations.
He also said that the NN has common heritage with the UNited KIngdom as NIgeria's navy is an offshoot of the Royal Navy.
While urging them to use the visit to renew relationship and support one another, Ibas said personnel would consolidate on the training received.
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