Navy Chief Tasks Logistics Experts on Fleet Renewal, Operations

The Nigerian Navy has called for a modern and technology-driven logistics system to support its expanding operations, fleet renewal programme and emerging security responsibilities.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 Nigerian Navy Logistics Seminar held at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, Kano.

The seminar, themed “Repositioning the Nigerian Navy Logistics System for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness,” brought together military professionals, industry practitioners and technical experts to deliberate on ways to strengthen the service’s logistics capacity.

Abbas said the increasing complexity of naval operations was placing greater pressure on systems responsible for sustaining platforms, personnel and infrastructure.

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According to him, logistics must be capable of providing the right resources, in the right condition, at the right place and at the right time to achieve the desired operational effect.

“The seminar should produce practical and measurable recommendations for improving resource planning, procurement, inventory management, accountability and service delivery,” he said.

The CNS called for greater application of technology, integrated logistics information systems and effective lifecycle management, saying the measures were in line with his Strategic Directive 2026–2027.

He noted that Nigeria’s changing security environment had increasingly drawn the Navy into joint and land-based operations beyond its traditional maritime responsibilities.

Abbas said the development of the Nigerian Navy Marines and Special Operations Command had further widened the service’s operational scope.

He explained that the expanded responsibilities required logistics planning to cater for land mobility, field sustainment, combat supplies, temporary accommodation, medical support and forward maintenance.

The naval chief also called for the development of a long-term logistics roadmap capable of anticipating requirements arising from fleet renewal, indigenous shipbuilding and the Navy’s expanding operational commitments.

He stressed that fleet renewal must be accompanied by corresponding logistics renewal, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, spare parts, petroleum, oils and lubricants, technical manpower and maintenance.

Abbas further identified effective inventory management and technology as critical to building a responsive logistics system.

He urged participants to ensure that recommendations from the seminar were translated into practical and implementable measures capable of improving logistics performance and overall operational effectiveness.

Earlier, the Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Sulaiman Abdullahi, said the seminar provided a platform for military professionals, industry practitioners and technical experts to exchange ideas on strengthening the Navy’s logistics system.

Abdullahi called for stronger interaction between logistics practitioners and operational commanders, as well as increased collaboration among procurement, engineering, finance, infrastructure and supply functions.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that representatives of the sister services, security and intelligence agencies, professional institutions, academia and various industries attended the seminar.