Nigerian Navy
Nigerian Navy
Nigerian Navy
Nigerian Navy
Nigerian Navy
Nigerian Navy

History of the Nigerian Navy

The origin of the Nigerian Navy could be traced to the Marine Department of the Royal Navy established in 1887 as a quasi-military organization, which combined the duties of the present-day Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority and the Nigerian Navy. Elements of the Marine Department took part in military operations against the Germans in Cameroun during the First World War between 1914–1918. However, the colonial administration did not consider it necessary to establish a proper navy, as they believed that it was the duty of the Royal Navy to give naval protection to Nigeria. Also, the Marine Department was considered adequate to look after security of the ports and coastal approaches and provide harbour services for Royal Navy ships on West African patrols. This was the situation until the end of the Second World War in 1945.

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THE END OF AN ERA THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER REAR ADMIRAL IDI ABBAS TAKES OVER AS THE 23RD IDIGENOUS CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF

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Command Philosophy of the Chief of Naval staff

To Lead with unwavering intergrity and purposeful resolve; enforcing discipline, merit and accountability as the bed rock of professionalism, while Promoting Personnel welfare and inspiring a mission-ready force dedicated to excellence and service to the nation.

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Vision of the Chief of Naval Staff

To develop a modern, agile and professional naval force dedicated to securing Nigeria's maritime interests and advancing national security objectives in synergy with other security agencies.

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Mission Statement of the Chief of Naval Staff

To deploy a highly motivated and professional naval force capable of safeguarding Nigeria's maritime interests and contributing effectively to joint operations in defence of national sovereignty and maintenance of internal stability.