I find it difficult to believe or accept that a US warship with this number of personnel would be visiting Nigeria at this sensitive time! If I may ask, what is with the recent US Navy presence in Nigeria controlled waters? If at all we need to enhance our Naval capability, I thought the British were top notch when it comes to Naval assault and policing and the US only use the waters as a platform for thier aerial assault which the US is well known for?

I smell an information gathering exercise and remote sensing activity by the US. There is more than meet the eyes in this so called exercise! NIGERIA SHINE YOUR EYES!!

US war ship arrives Nigeria
By PHILIP NWOSU
Wednesday, April 06, 2011


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The Nigerian Navy said it has deployed three of its Cat class vessels to further protect Nigeria’s strategic interest at the Gulf of Guinea.
The deployment came just as a United States combat ship, the USS Robert G. Bradley, arrived Nigeria with 205 officers and men of the United States Navy.

The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogbor, said the vessel with its crew of 15 officers and 190 men, would be spending 10 days in Lagos.
The FOC said that the NNS Nwamba, Obula and Kyanwa were deployed to the Gulf of Guinea before the botched elections to protect Nigeria’s strategic interest in the area.

He said the US war ship, while in Nigeria, will embark on a military exercise with the Nigerian Navy to see the areas of weakness and strength of both naval forces.
USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG-49), is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate and attached to the United States Navy.

It is named after Lieutenant Robert G. Bradley who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism on USS Princeton (CVL-23) during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
Robert G. Bradley’s keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on 28 December 1982. She was launched 13 August 1983; commissioned 30 June 1984. Ship is homeported in Mayport, Florida.
Daily Sun learnt that the vessel was attached to the African Partnership Station (APS), which was an international initiative developed by United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa. It works in cooperation with the U.S. and international partners to improve maritime safety and security in Africa as part of US Africa Command’s Security Cooperation programme.

A Statement from the vessel’s information unit said sailors aboard Bradley would conduct maritime training, participate in military-to-military sporting events, and host community relations projects during their port visit.
The state said the “programme helps strengthen our relationships with our African partners and allow us to interact with host nation’s civilians and military,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Ed Lafond, Programme coordinator aboard Robert G. Bradley. “For some of the Sailors this is the first time for them to interact with the host nation civilians and is an opportunity for them to have a good time helping others and see sights other than what they would see on a tour.”

APS training conducted with the Nigerian Navy It said will cover areas in visit, board, search and seizure team operations; search and rescue planning; damage control and signals familiarization. These areas of training were selected with the assistance of Nigerian officials to better enhance maritime safety and security along the coast of West and Central Africa.


SOURCE: http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2011/apr/06/national-06-04-2011-08.htm

Before people start reading meaning to this it is a training exercise if they wanted to invade it will be with a carrier group not a frigate

Lets hope it not more than training and not some sort of covert intelligence services based on some present situation

cdoffx:

Lets hope it not more than training and not some sort of covert intelligence services based on some present situation

Exactly my first thoughts! And I am sure my suspicion is correct. With that large a number on board, expect that 10% are there for covert operations and shame Nigeria's counter-covert operations (CCO) is either zero or nonexistence. If I may ask, must we learn everything from the outside world? why can't we look inwards and be creative and innovative? Who taught the Americans what we are now seeking to learn from them? Who is teaching the Russians, Chinese and Brazillians how to go about their techy and counter intelligence stuff?

NIGERIA! You must wake up to the realities of this century- YOU HAVE NO TRUE FRIEND IN THE WORLD. Ask Ghadafhi of Libya!

The warship is here to give conspiracy theorist who are looking for things to do a field day.

Well, not really. We know your country is about to burn to hell if that crook GEJ and his thieving gang get a hold of power in yalls Election. And, we know we got a lotta innocent U.S citizens that might get stuck in that potential battle zone and we all dont want that to happen now, do we? So, we doing what is called "PREVENTIVE MEASURES". At the first sign of trouble we remove our citizens and allow those that want to remain in poverty and suffering fight it out with the Buhari supporters who want to give them a better life. If only Nigeria could give GEJ his own country to govern over his supporters. Oil, Gas, everything "Go, take it all, take your tribalistic and ig>norant supporters. . . . and dont forget to take Mr.Obasanjo, Bode George, James Ibori and co with you"; lets see how their lives (PDP supporters) will be like when we return to them in 12 years.

Since we are giving outlandish speculations full reign here; what are US military satellites doing in the southern hemisphere?

Bawss1:

Since we are giving outlandish speculations full reign here; what are US military satellites doing in the southern hemisphere?

surveillance of course. Now let 1st ask did Nigeria invite them or did they ask Nigeria to allow them come teach our Navy some few trick? If we invite them well its up to us to us. If they initiated the training i believe its more than just training. But worst of all if there as not been any formal whatever that prompt there coming,maybe it was after they got here that they brought up the training whatever then shame on Nigeria cos in the first place a military ship should not have entered our water territory without invitation, if it were to be the American you'll here "you're adviced to turn back,you're entering into the US waterways, if you don't you'll be treated as hostile" and the next thing may be a torpedo.

People should be worried, because the US is quite worried about Nigeria's upcoming elections. They have been stating that in news lately that Nigeria's election are pivotal to U.S. national security.

EzeUche:

People should be worried, because the US is quite worried about Nigeria's upcoming elections. They have been stating that in news lately that Nigeria's election are pivotal to U.S. national security.

if i may ask how is the election pivotal to US national security? Probably if there is crises there will be shortage of oil export to US or alalqueda will use that as an opportunity to launch attack from Nigeria into US? And how does the navy intend to keep people from snatching ballot box from the water
Now let 1st ask did Nigeria invite them or did they ask Nigeria to allow them come teach our Navy some few trick? If we invite them well its up to us to us. If they initiated the training i believe its more than just training. But worst of all if there as not been any formal whatever that prompt there coming,maybe it was after they got here that they brought up the training whatever then shame on Nigeria cos in the first place a military ship should not have entered our water territory without invitation, if it were to be the American you'll here "you're adviced to turn back,you're entering into the US waterways, if you don't you'll be treated as hostile" and the next thing may be a torpedo.
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maybe if we find answer to this question we can deduce something.

Too many ignorant posts in reply to adrenaline sparked senseless conspiracy theorist post.

It doesnt take much education to know dt its an usual naval tradition all over d world to visit friendly countries. A little "googling" will show u how many nations had their navies visit just last year alone. D fact dt d US dispatched a mere frigate shows a relegated naval priority on us as a nation. A "bigger" nation would hav had a cruiser or destroyer visit. Normally, d pride of d visiting navy is on display. Such visits are usually marked wt a lot of activities as joint execise, partying and side shows.

It is a dull reasoning to think dt d US navy wld need to send a mere frigate for intelligience gathering in Nigeria. They hav numerous sattelites to do dt and if it must be by a vessel, dey hav d most sophisticated mapping and under-water intelligiece submarines.

Its a duller opinion to question d quoted number of personel aboard a frigate ship. How many personels/men do u think man a frigate optimally? Do u think a frigate is a canoe or keke-marwa? Then what would u do if an Enterprise class air-craft carrier is on visit? The sheer number of abt 5000 sailors on it wld make get a heart attack. Not mentioning is when a battle group sits or passes around your territorial water wt abt 10,000 sailing personel.

Lastly, d poster's gross display of ignorance is shown when he declared Britain as d naval prime superpower. Does he think we r ind days of Admiral Nelson in d battle of Traffalgar? Guy, wake up to d US extra-ordinary naval superiority. D UK cant even match d aged Russian Navy, while u r there wanking away at some figments of sick imagination.

We don't need no water let the modaphcukers burn!

what other interests do they have in nigeria than the daily supply of crude oil ? i only pity those ND boys that may want to forment trouble when jonathan loses the election.

~Bluetooth:

i only pity those ND boys that may want to forment trouble when jonathan loses the election.

homerac7:

Too many ignorant posts in reply to adrenaline sparked senseless conspiracy theorist post.

It doesnt take much education to know dt its an usual naval tradition all over d world to visit friendly countries. A little "googling" will show u how many nations had their navies visit just last year alone. D fact dt d US dispatched a mere frigate shows a relegated naval priority on us as a nation. A "bigger" nation would hav had a cruiser or destroyer visit. Normally, d pride of d visiting navy is on display. Such visits are usually marked wt a lot of activities as joint execise, partying and side shows.

It is a dull reasoning to think dt d US navy wld need to send a mere frigate for intelligience gathering in Nigeria. They hav numerous sattelites to do dt and if it must be by a vessel, dey hav d most sophisticated mapping and under-water intelligiece submarines.

Its a duller opinion to question d quoted number of personel aboard a frigate ship. How many personels/men do u think man a frigate optimally? Do u think a frigate is a canoe or keke-marwa? Then what would u do if an Enterprise class air-craft carrier is on visit? The sheer number of abt 5000 sailors on it wld make get a heart attack. Not mentioning is when a battle group sits or passes around your territorial water wt abt 10,000 sailing personel.

Lastly, d poster's gross display of ignorance is shown when he declared Britain as d naval prime superpower. Does he think we r ind days of Admiral Nelson in d battle of Traffalgar? Guy, wake up to d US extra-ordinary naval superiority. D UK cant even match d aged Russian Navy, while u r there wanking away at some figments of sick imagination.

whatever the case may be no one has directly accused anyone here,Hmmm. Just giving views based on the current issues in Africa presently, everyone knows about the imperialistic nature of US,no one is conspiring. So get that clear.

i guess in preparation for something?

usa is aware of the fragile situation nigeria is in at the moment. they are aware of this pdp madness which nigerians will not accept this time arround. they know something serious is about happening in the country.

they are obviously on standby to see the outcome of these upcoming elections - they want to make sure that their lackey Goodluck Jonathan wins by any means necessary and if he doesnt - they will do whatever it takes to assist him into office , make no mistake - these people will stop at nothing to ensure that they get their way - if you doubt it look at ivory coast, an unwanted puppet has now been forced on the ivorien people so now lets see if the US will get their way by imposing an unwanted puppet on the nigerian people.

homerac7:

Too many ignorant posts in reply to adrenaline sparked senseless conspiracy theorist post.

It doesnt take much education to know dt its an usual naval tradition all over d world to visit friendly countries. A little "googling" will show u how many nations had their navies visit just last year alone. D fact dt d US dispatched a mere frigate shows a relegated naval priority on us as a nation. A "bigger" nation would hav had a cruiser or destroyer visit. Normally, d pride of d visiting navy is on display. Such visits are usually marked wt a lot of activities as joint execise, partying and side shows.

It is a dull reasoning to think dt d US navy wld need to send a mere frigate for intelligience gathering in Nigeria. They hav numerous sattelites to do dt and if it must be by a vessel, dey hav d most sophisticated mapping and under-water intelligiece submarines.

Its a duller opinion to question d quoted number of personel aboard a frigate ship. How many personels/men do u think man a frigate optimally? Do u think a frigate is a canoe or keke-marwa? Then what would u do if an Enterprise class air-craft carrier is on visit? The sheer number of abt 5000 sailors on it wld make get a heart attack. Not mentioning is when a battle group sits or passes around your territorial water wt abt 10,000 sailing personel.

Lastly, d poster's gross display of ignorance is shown when he declared Britain as d naval prime superpower. Does he think we r ind days of Admiral Nelson in d battle of Traffalgar? Guy, wake up to d US extra-ordinary naval superiority. D UK cant even match d aged Russian Navy, while u r there wanking away at some figments of sick imagination.

Dude you are obviously not in tune with reality! US is never and has never been a NAVAL power house! Instead the US uses her NAVAL platform for her aerial assalt! In sharp constrast, the UK is a NAVAL Power house, hence the reason the UK as of today has the most sophisticated NAVAL platform in the world costing we the tax payer a whooping £3.6bn eacg! Go and research about the Bae systems project for the UK Navy!

We shall have to wait and see.

My take on this is: WHY DID EITHER THE US OR NIGERIAN NAVY NOT SEE IT FIT THAT HAVING THIS SHIP ON OUR SHORES AT THIS TIME IS A VERY WRONG TIMING?

To those who talk about conspiracy theory- We (Nigerians) have every right to worry and show concern when an oil hungry power house like the US is lurking at our doors at a time when there is uncertainty about our elections! Beside, I do not trust the US NAVY when it comes to training! If it were the US Air-Force, then no qualms.

homerac7:

Too many ignorant posts in reply to adrenaline sparked senseless conspiracy theorist post.

It doesnt take much education to know dt its an usual naval tradition all over d world to visit friendly countries. A little "googling" will show u how many nations had their navies visit just last year alone. D fact dt d US dispatched a mere frigate shows a relegated naval priority on us as a nation. A "bigger" nation would hav had a cruiser or destroyer visit. Normally, d pride of d visiting navy is on display. Such visits are usually marked wt a lot of activities as joint execise, partying and side shows.

It is a dull reasoning to think dt d US navy wld need to send a mere frigate for intelligience gathering in Nigeria. They hav numerous sattelites to do dt and if it must be by a vessel, dey hav d most sophisticated mapping and under-water intelligiece submarines.

Its a duller opinion to question d quoted number of personel aboard a frigate ship. How many personels/men do u think man a frigate optimally? Do u think a frigate is a canoe or keke-marwa? Then what would u do if an Enterprise class air-craft carrier is on visit? The sheer number of abt 5000 sailors on it wld make get a heart attack. Not mentioning is when a battle group sits or passes around your territorial water wt abt 10,000 sailing personel.

Lastly, d poster's gross display of ignorance is shown when he declared Britain as d naval prime superpower. Does he think we r ind days of Admiral Nelson in d battle of Traffalgar? Guy, wake up to d US extra-ordinary naval superiority. D UK cant even match d aged Russian Navy, while u r there wanking away at some figments of sick imagination.

I pity you. You do not understand the world that you are living in and that is sad. There is no conspiracy here, Nigerians should wonder why a US warship is approaching our coast during this pivotal moment in Nigerian history.

Use your mind once, before you comment.

1025:

usa is aware of the fragile situation nigeria is in at the moment. they are aware of this pdp madness which nigerians will not accept this time arround. they know something serious is about happening in the country.

They are not worried about Nigeria in particular. The U.S. is worried about a particular region in Nigeria and that is the Niger Delta. Goodluck Jonathan is the glue that is preventing a nightmare for Western powers in the Niger Delta.

The Niger Delta is almost fully behind in Goodluck Jonathan. This region is the most important region in Nigeria.

Finally the much awaited division is here

As a dual citizen of northern and southern Nigeria, I will go with the victor

Abeg i won hear the sound of tomhawk and patriot missile.

I guess what all this point to is the fact that we really need to vote for a strong, purposeful and visionary leadership in this election! Otherwise, will the US be thinking of giving the Russians NAVAL training talkless of carrying out such during a crucial period like unbecoming election.

If anything, use your vote wisely and vote for true leadership - President, Senators, Reps. House of Assembly and Governors! We need people who will take Nigeria to the Next level not empty talkers!

Ka ayi tua aro ndigbo.

US are simply moving to protect their strategic assets =  Nigerian Oil.

The video below now makes a little more sense.

Did the 'Malam' know what he was signing?

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Exactly my brother.

What does the "maritime security" of west africa matter? is nigeria under any threat from the sea at all?

A Must View:

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The US warship is here for training exercises with Nigeria's Navy nothing more. this is not the first time our navy is training with international forces. BTW the warship is anchored in lagos were many of the navy's past training exercises occurred.

"He said the US war ship, while in Nigeria, will embark on a military exercise with the Nigerian Navy to see the areas of weakness and strength of both naval forces."

"The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogbor, said the vessel with its crew of 15 officers and 190 men, would be spending 10 days in Lagos"

"APS training conducted with the Nigerian Navy It said will cover areas in visit, board, search and seizure team operations; search and rescue planning; damage control and signals familiarization. These areas of training were selected with the assistance of Nigerian officials to better enhance maritime safety and security along the coast of West and Central Africa."

Europe has a plan for Africa.
China has a plan for Africa.
America has a plan for Africa.

But Africans have no plan for Africa!