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Similar to other members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigerian Navy have different uniforms for different occasions. We carried out research and will share with you what the different uniforms used by the Nigerian Navy signify.

In our previous post, we told you that the term ‘Nigerian Navy’ was introduced in 1963, three years after Nigeria’s independence.

But prior to 1963, it existed under the name Nigerian Marine and Royal Nigerian Navy.

Read more on the history & duties of the Nigerian Navy.

Uniforms used by the Nigerian Navy

The Camouflage

The Nigerian Navy officers used to wear a unique camouflage, also known as camo, during combined military duties with other armed forces.

The last unique camouflage was launched in October 2012 at the Naval Headquarters, Garki, Abuja.

Former camouflage of the Nigerian Navy
Former camouflage of the Nigerian Navy that was launched in 2012. Credit: Nigerian Navy, via Facebook.

However, the Nigerian Armed forces launched a set of camouflage for the entire military in 2016. In other words, the Nigerian Army, Air Force & Navy all now use the same camouflage.

Nigerian naval officers in their new camo
Nigerian naval officers in their new camo. Credit: navy.mil.ng

The only visible difference is a tag at the left side of the chest that indicates the military type.

Air-Vice Marshal Muhammadu A. Muhammed, announced this in the launching ceremony saying, “Management has adopted the desert camouflage and woodland camouflage for our armed forces. While the desert camouflage is designed to blend with the terrain in the northern part of Nigeria, the woodland camouflage is adopted for the terrain in the South.”

Working Rig

The working Rig, as the name implies is a navy blue uniform used by Naval officials during field works.

Nigerian Naval Officers in their working rig uniform
Nigerian Naval Officers in their working rig uniform. Credit: navy.mil.ng

Liberty Rig

This is the white uniform provided to all naval officers and is worn mostly while on administrative duties.

Nigerian Navy in their Liberty Rig
Nigerian naval officers in their Liberty rig. Credit: navy.mil.ng

In another post, we shared the requirements for joining the Nigerian navy. Read to find out.

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