 Nigeria's Naval Chief Vice Admiral Awal Gambo says the Nigerian Navy is massively embarking on fleet recapitalation and expansion. This is besides the development of requisite skills to tackle the nation's maritime security threats. Vice Admiral Gambo said this during the passing out ceremony of cadets of the Direct Short Service Course 28. It was the special duty pre-commissioning training 2021 and trainees of the 31st batch of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School. This was in Oneir River State. Exciting performance by the cadets to herald their passing out parade after six months of intensive and rigorous military training. Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Awal Gambo said efforts are ongoing through fleet recapitalation to address the nation's maritime security threats. The Nigerian Navy has marched intent with clear practical steps evident by ongoing fleet recapitalization and expansion program that has led to several endorsement of MOUs, particularly the contract with Mrs. Dias and Shipyard Limited, Turkey, for the acquisition of two brand-new high-endurance offshore patrol vessels due to be delivered to the Nigerian Navy within the next 37 months maximum. This acquisition, among others, including FalconEye's surveillance project with the strategic-driven assets, will further enable the Nigerian Navy to neutralize all maritime threats in Nigeria's maritime domain and Nigeria's area of interest. The Naval Chief congratulated the graduands for scaling the hurdles and assured them of the federal government's commitment to the welfare of the armed forces. This is as they continue to strive to maintain internal security in the country. He therefore urged the graduating cadets to justify the huge resources committed to their training. He also wants them to respect the rights of the civil populace in the discharge of their duties. Let me quickly add that the federal government remains committed to improving the welfare and operational requirements of members of the armed forces as they tackle the multi-faceted security challenges across the nation. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awal Gambo, also commissioned the Nigerian Navy ship Pathfinder Institutional House.