Nigerian Navy targets 60% local warship building capability by 2030

The chief of naval staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla said, the Nigerian Navy aims to achieve at least 60 per cent local ship-building capability before 2030.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the International Maritime Conference organised as part of the celebration of the 68th anniversary of the Navy, in Lagos, on Friday, Ogalla emphasised the importance of shipbuilding and repair as a key aspect of the blue economy.