 Now the Nigerian naval dockyard has entered into an agreement with the Benin Republic for the dockyard and repair of ships. This collaboration aims to enhance maritime capabilities and maintenance of naval vessels. It signifies a commitment to joint efforts in ensuring the operational readiness of their respective flits, that the agreement aligns with the broader maritime cooperation observed between the two nations, including joint patrols and efforts to combat maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. Sponsored the existing relations between Nigeria and the Benin Republic. I wish you all the best. And successful operation. The signature of this contract today is the starting point of a major project that will be conducted together. For instance, in terms of personnel training, joint operations and so on. Today is a historic day in the history of the Nigerian Navy and the Benin Republic Navy. Today we were able to sign the contract for the repairs of six numbers patrol vessels belonging to the Benin Republic Navy. It is a very important occasion because this talks about regional cooperation among navies of the region. It talks about enhancing operational efficiency among the navies of the region. And it also talks about enhancing friendship, cooperation among the navies of the region. The naval dockyard will be playing a key role in the execution of this contract. All arrangements have been put in place. Some of the ships will go to Nigeria on their own steam as in they will sail to Nigeria. And some will have to be brought to Nigeria by some other means and then all the repairs will take place in the naval dockyard.