The Minister of Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has officially presented two cutting-edge unmanned water vessels, the S2 and S3 Swift Sea Stalkers, to President Bola Tinubu.
The donation comes from Swift Ship Company, USA, as part of an initiative to enhance Nigeria’s capabilities in countering insecurity, particularly in the nation’s waterways.
In a statement released by Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence, Matawalle highlighted the significance of these high-tech vessels in addressing security challenges.
The minister expressed gratitude for the generous donation, stating, “These hi-tech equipment are the latest technologies that will be deployed in combating insecurity in the Niger Delta, Lake Chad region, and other maritime regions of the country.”
Matawalle elaborated on the origin of the unmanned ships, noting that they were a result of his recent working visit to various U.S. companies, including NEANY, Swift Ships, and OCR Global—specialists in hi-tech military hardware production.
He emphasized that the visit aimed at promoting innovative technologies to enhance the efficiency of the Nigerian military in tackling contemporary security threats.
Furthermore, the minister outlined the strategic vision behind the collaboration, stating, “The idea is to encourage partnership with the US companies in the production of military hardware locally in Nigeria in collaboration with Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, DICON.”
