Reps committee challenges nigeria navy to build its own warships

I think there may be some confusion here. The Nigerian Navy is already capable of building and maintaining its own warships, and it has a long history of doing so.

However, I believe you may be referring to a recent statement made by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Hon. Ethelbert Nwaobi, who challenged the Nigerian Navy to build its own warships instead of relying on foreign countries for their construction.

According to reports, Hon. Nwaobi made this statement during a visit to the Nigerian Navy's headquarters in Abuja, where he expressed concern over the Navy's over-reliance on foreign countries for the construction of its warships. He argued that building warships locally would not only save the country foreign exchange but also promote national pride and self-sufficiency.

The Nigerian Navy has indeed built several warships in the past, including the NNS Unity, NNS Thunder, and NNS Kada, among others. However, the majority of its warships are still imported from foreign countries, including the United States, Russia, and China.

It's worth noting that building warships requires significant technical expertise, infrastructure, and resources, which can be a challenge for any country. However, the Nigerian Navy has been working to develop its capacity in this area, and there are ongoing efforts to promote local shipbuilding and repair capabilities.

In any case, the challenge made by Hon. Nwaobi is seen as a call to action for the Nigerian Navy to prioritize local shipbuilding and promote national self-sufficiency in this area.