October 24, 2021.
The Royal Navy ship, HMS Trent, has arrived Lagos State as part of its three months deployment to the Gulf of Guinea.
The HMS Trent and her contingent of Royal Marines from 42 Commando are on a three-month deployment to the Gulf of Guinea.
The Port of Lagos is the second stop for HMS TRENT since departing Gibraltar in October.
The Royal Navy War ship was received by the United Kingdom, UK, Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, at a reception on Saturday.
According to Llewellyn-Jones: “Nigeria’s security and prosperity matters to the UK. The Royal Navy is here because the UK is a committed partner for Nigeria and the wider West African region.
“We will continue to work with the Nigerian authorities to address illegal activity; improve maritime security; counter-piracy and tackle the Illegal Wildlife Trade.
“To do this, we will draw on the experience we have of cross and multi-agency co-operation in the UK to promote peace, development, and prosperity.”
The HMS Trent has a packed schedule of events, including various capability demonstrations and training, with 42 Commando delivering their specific Vessel Boarding, Search and Seizure training to the Nigerian Navy.
In addition, members of the ship’s company will also step ashore with a charity beach clean as well as attending the Maritime Security Conference at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA).
Source: The Will.
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