This is one of PDP propaganda. A ship given to Nigeria as a gift was commissioned by GEJ as a big deal/something that was bought by his government...God is watching..........

Source

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NNS_Okpabana

NNS Okpabana is a Hamilton-class high endurance cutter which formerly served with the U.S. Coast Guard as USCGC Gallatin (WHEC-721). Built at Avondale Shipyards near New Orleans, Louisiana, Gallatin was named for Albert Gallatin, the fourth and longest serving United States Secretary of the Treasury. Gallatin completed its final patrol 11 December 2013 and will be decommissioned in 2014 before being transferred to the Nigerian Navy.[1]

Contents

Construction
Design
History
Photos
References
External links

ConstructionEdit

Gallantin was laid down at Avondale Shipyards on 17 April 1967, as the seventh ship of her class. She was launched on 18 November 1967 and was commissioned on 20 December 1968.[2]
DesignEdit

The ship is designed as a high endurance cutter. Her crossing range of 9,600 nautical miles (17,800 km) at 20 knots (37 km/h)), and an 80-foot (24 m) flight deck, capable of handling helicopters, make the ship an ideal platform for extended patrol missions. Gallantin was one of the first naval vessels built with a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion plant. Her engineering plant includes two 3,500 horsepower (2,600 kW) diesel engines, and two 18,000 horsepower (13,000 kW) gas turbines, which can achieve a top speed of 28 knots (52 km/h). Two 13-foot (3.96 m) diameter controllable pitch propellers, combined with a retractable and rotatable bow propulsion unit, give the ship high maneuverability.

The ship's capabilities are enhanced by advanced air search and surface search radars including the AN/SPS-73 digital surface radar system that incorporates a state of the art computerized collision avoidance system. She uses the Shipboard Command and Control System (SCCS) which uses a network of computers including large screen displays and a dedicated satellite network for communications. A closed circuit TV system enable's the Commanding Officer to monitor flight deck operations, machinery conditions, towing, damage control, and related activities from the bridge.
HistoryEdit

Gallatin '​s missions included enforcement of all U.S. maritime laws and treaties, fisheries conservation, marine pollution response, defense readiness, and search and rescue.

Gallantin served with the United States Coast Guard until 31 March 2014, when she was decommissioned. On 7 May, She was transferred to the Nigerian Navy and renamed Okpabana.[3]



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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NNS_Okpabana

Whether a gift or a loan, is the said ship a Warship or not? Is it capable of protecting our territory or not? Why are yu guys always interested in the negatives? Let's be patriotic abeg

barcanista:
Whether a gift or a loan, is the said ship a Warship or not? Is it capable of protecting our territory or not? Why are yu guys always interested in the negatives? Let's be patriotic abeg

Humble pie ; hun hun

How many did ur buhari commission during his regime Be it gift or bought, the point is that during GEJ tenure warship was commissioned ... GEJ bringing good fortune to our dear country! GEJ till 2019!!!

ok.
next
this one is no news.
it's ded on arrival

So if ur friend decide to dash you a car, you will reject it or lock it up in ur garage cos u didn't buy it with your own money.

Plz, how many canoe did they dash GMB during his military regime.

barcanista:
Whether a gift or a loan, is the said ship a Warship or not? Is it capable of protecting our territory or not? Why are yu guys always interested in the negatives? Let's be patriotic abeg

Abeg keep quiet when reasonable people are talking. ...
Dem no fit use your water plant corn.

barcanista:
Whether a gift or a loan, is the said ship a Warship or not? Is it capable of protecting our territory or not? Why are yu guys always interested in the negatives? Let's be patriotic abeg

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Follow links in my signature, NL is blocking any information that does not or may not favour the current government...?[/size]

Thank God

ina ru wan nan

patani:
This is one of PDP propaganda. A ship given to Nigeria as a gift was commissioned by GEJ as a big deal/something that was bought by his government...God is watching..........

Source

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NNS_Okpabana

NNS Okpabana is a Hamilton-class high endurance cutter which formerly served with the U.S. Coast Guard as USCGC Gallatin (WHEC-721). Built at Avondale Shipyards near New Orleans, Louisiana, Gallatin was named for Albert Gallatin, the fourth and longest serving United States Secretary of the Treasury. Gallatin completed its final patrol 11 December 2013 and will be decommissioned in 2014 before being transferred to the Nigerian Navy.[1]

Contents

Construction
Design
History
Photos
References
External links

ConstructionEdit

Gallantin was laid down at Avondale Shipyards on 17 April 1967, as the seventh ship of her class. She was launched on 18 November 1967 and was commissioned on 20 December 1968.[2]
DesignEdit

The ship is designed as a high endurance cutter. Her crossing range of 9,600 nautical miles (17,800 km) at 20 knots (37 km/h)), and an 80-foot (24 m) flight deck, capable of handling helicopters, make the ship an ideal platform for extended patrol missions. Gallantin was one of the first naval vessels built with a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion plant. Her engineering plant includes two 3,500 horsepower (2,600 kW) diesel engines, and two 18,000 horsepower (13,000 kW) gas turbines, which can achieve a top speed of 28 knots (52 km/h). Two 13-foot (3.96 m) diameter controllable pitch propellers, combined with a retractable and rotatable bow propulsion unit, give the ship high maneuverability.

The ship's capabilities are enhanced by advanced air search and surface search radars including the AN/SPS-73 digital surface radar system that incorporates a state of the art computerized collision avoidance system. She uses the Shipboard Command and Control System (SCCS) which uses a network of computers including large screen displays and a dedicated satellite network for communications. A closed circuit TV system enable's the Commanding Officer to monitor flight deck operations, machinery conditions, towing, damage control, and related activities from the bridge.
HistoryEdit

Gallatin '​s missions included enforcement of all U.S. maritime laws and treaties, fisheries conservation, marine pollution response, defense readiness, and search and rescue.

Gallantin served with the United States Coast Guard until 31 March 2014, when she was decommissioned. On 7 May, She was transferred to the Nigerian Navy and renamed Okpabana.[3]



Source


http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NNS_Okpabana

So what if it was a gift? Ignorant dunce with village mentality. Don't look for something useful to do with your self.

As far as its from apc, video or I don't believe.

Rich4god:
So if ur friend decide to dash you a car, you will reject it or lock it up in ur garage cos u didn't buy it with your own money.

Plz, how many canoe did they dash GMB during his military regime.

you ppl are just POINT BLANK STUPID!. THe point that the Op is making is that the assumption that the Government gave was that it was bought and it's new. 1967 sahara boat is being commissioned with fanfare. ThIs Government Is Just damn Too MEDIOCRE!!

I am sure you guys have a stake in current corruption state of Nigeria,

Under your Savior, Jona's Nose, Naira 'Nose-dived' to 230N to a USD, Bokoharam tookover a whole state, Unemployement grew to 40%, Electricity situation grew worse, Economy became pity of the nation and you come here to defend him. Dont you guys have consience? Or you av been blinded by lies and propaganda...I find it hard to understand some people's thinking in Nigeria

temitemi1:
How many did ur buhari commission during his regime Be it gift or bought, the point is that during GEJ tenure warship was commissioned ... GEJ bringing good fortune to our dear country! GEJ till 2019!!!

Op was it a hidden fact that some of the vessels were gifts ? Why displaying your ignorance here

Accepting gift is not the bone of contention here o but claiming you bought them is.....Why can't he tell the audience at the commisioning event that U.S gave us that warship as gift....Don't tell me he was nt briefed on their procurement.

If its a gift won't it be commisioned are yu sick @op?

front of the page oya

Thisn shows that The US is interested in our welfar afterall.

The govt should hVe mentioned the source owing to the negative perception created in our minds about the US vis a vis Boko Haram.

If it was the opposition, ffk and fayose would hve screamed LIARS!!

aloku oyinbo

APC WITCHCRAFT BROOM CARRYING PARTY


The Schizophrenic sick Pa Buhari is a terrorist, deranged old brainless super clueless bastard
Apc is boko haram
Thiefnu.bu is a pedophile and a cocain sniffer

Buhari can only be president in sambisa and shekau would hand over to him.

Osinbajo is fake and a loafer

Amechi and Fashola are errand boys

Last few weeks in his media chat, GEJ promised to commission some warship that will soon arrive Nigeria which are to be used in fighting Boko Haram. This many watcher and observers did in notice. The question that I struggled to ask was; in which water or sea will the warship sail to get to Bornu state? Or will GEJ station the warship in lagos and Niger Delta seas and then command his Navy to shell Boko haram from there?.

Noted