Naval cooperation between Nigeria and Spain has acquired a lift following a high-level courtesy go to to the Western Naval Command (WNC) headquarters in Lagos.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral AA Mustapha, hosted the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria and the Benin Republic, Felix Costales Artieda, alongside the Commanding Officer of Spanish Navy Ship BAM Furor, Angel Garcia Estrada, and their delegation.
In line with the Nigerian Navy, the go to was aimed toward strengthening bilateral relations and boosting maritime safety collaboration, underscoring rising naval ties between each nations.
Talking in the course of the engagement, Estrada expressed appreciation for the nice and cozy reception and reaffirmed the Spanish Navy’s dedication to sustained collaboration with the Nigerian Navy.Â
Ambassador Artieda additionally highlighted the robust relationship between Spain, {Economic} Neighborhood of West African States (ECOWAS), and Nigeria, reiterating Spain’s assist for maritime safety initiatives within the Gulf of Guinea.
In his response, the FOC, representing the Chief of the Naval Employees, Idi Abbas, stated the go to displays a shared dedication to naval diplomacy and worldwide cooperation. He counseled Spain’s continued presence within the Gulf of Guinea, noting its alignment with regional maritime safety frameworks.
As a part of the programme, a briefing on the Mixed Maritime Process Pressure within the Gulf of Guinea was delivered, adopted by an interactive session amongst members.
The Spanish Navy Ship BAM Furor is on a port go to to Lagos from April 7 to 12, 2026, and is predicted to take part in joint workout routines with the Nigerian Navy to reinforce operational synergy and interoperability.
The go to concluded with an change of souvenirs and a bunch {photograph}.