China’s warship, MSL Destroyer NANNING has arrived Lagos on a diplomatic visit to Nigeria.
The Chinese vessel was received by officials of the Western Naval Command led by Flag Officer Commanding(FOC) Rear Admiral Joseph Akpan.
The Nigerian government is yet to give an official statement regarding the arrival of the warship.
In 2014 several Chinese naval vessels arrived in Nigeria for a friendship visit, where they conducted training exercises with the Nigerian Navy.
The 16th naval escort squad arrived in Lagos on a Saturday and included the Type 054A guided missile frigate Yancheng, the Type 053H guided missile frigate Luoyang and the supply ship Taihu.
The Chinese fleet and its 600 plus crew were welcomed by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Gu Xiaojie and Rear Admiral E.G. Ofik, chief staff officer of Nigerian Western Naval Command.