Thu. Feb 13th, 2025


Indian Navy Ship (INS) Tushil hosted the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command (FOC WEST), Rear Admiral MG Oamen, and other distinguished guests to a cocktail reception onboard the ship on January 13, 2024. The missile frigate, making its maiden voyage from Russia to India, was docked in Lagos as part of a port call.

During the event, Rear Admiral Oamen highlighted the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between Nigeria and India, emphasizing cooperation across key sectors such as trade, industry, education, and military affairs. He also conveyed the goodwill message of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla, to Captain Peter Varghese, Commanding Officer of INS Tushil, and the ship’s crew.

The reception featured cultural performances by an Indian troupe, which entertained the guests with traditional songs and dances. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Ms. Vartika Rawat, Acting High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, and Colonel Rowi Singh, the Defense Attaché of India in Nigeria. Senior naval officers, including Commodore AO Ojebode (Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command), as well as senior officers from the Western Fleet and members of the Indian community in Lagos, were also present.

Earlier in the day, Rear Admiral Oamen received Captain Varghese, Colonel Singh, and other senior officers of the INS Tushil for a courtesy call at the headquarters of the Western Naval Command in Apapa, Lagos.

The port call of INS Tushil and the events held onboard underscored the strong and growing defense and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and India.

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